Lakewood Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 29, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Two chest freezers, one in basement, one in back room have cracked covers.

     Correction: Repair or replace lids on the two damaged freezers.

     Code 4-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Flour and Sugar is stored in unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoops in flour and sugar was improperly stored with handle in contact with food

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at kitchen handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Repeat violation - if not corrected by next inspection a reinspection will be conducted and a re-inspection fee of $150 assessed.

     Code 6-301.14

2. Apr 24, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD ADDITIVES: APPROVED AND PROPERLY USED

     Vegetable wash found by facility does not have testing strips or directions for use as a food additive

     Correction: Use only approved food additives in food. Corrected during inspection, owner is taking vegetable wash out of facility and using for personal use.

     Code 3-202.12

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Disclose what foods require the consumer advisory - example, place an asterisk next to menu items which may be ordered undercooked (eggs)

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink - wait station hand wash sink

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying at wait station hand wash sink

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink for kitchen is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds. Provide hands free operation, installation of extended handles is an acceptable option. Repeat Violation - if not corrected by next inspection, a re-inspection and re-inspection fee of $150 will be assessed.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at wait station area handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14