Kavarna

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Inspections

1. Aug 27, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 7 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     PRIORITY: Employee observed not washing hands after handling dirty dishes and before handling clean dishes. Education on proper handwashing frequency was provided during the inspection to correct this.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     PRIORITY: Feta Cheese, Spinach and Spring Mix are cold held at 46°F, 48°F, and 48°F respectively. The 2 Door Reach In Cooler in the kitchen area has an ambient temperature of 45°F and therefore is not keeping foods cold. Operators discarded the feta cheese during the inspection, as the time and date of placement of the cheese in this cooler was unknown. The spring mix and the spinach were moved to another cooler during the inspection to keep these foods safe for consumption. The spring mix and the spinach were placed in this cooler the morning of the inspection. Operators stated that they are in the process of obtaining a new cooler. Operators were instructed to keep all TCS foods in other coolers for the time being. A follow up will be conducted to ensure proper cold holding once the new cooler arrives.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Multiple employees noted wearing watches and bracelets on wrists while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Multiple food items (baked bars, roasted mushrooms, cookies) were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered after they had been completely cooled.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged peanut butter rice krispy treats are not labeled. Operators have label information for customers upon request but have been advised to transfer the expiration date to the packaging.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The walls in the kitchen ahve built up dust and debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The exterior of the dishwasher has build up soil accumulations.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

     The pans used to reheat sandwiches and wraps are heavily soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     The hoods above the grill and dishwsaher are soiled with dust build up.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

2. Jul 7, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 11 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     PRIORITY: Employees behind the coffee bar had not washed their hands throughout the duration of the inspection. Education was provided to the PIC to correct this.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     RRIORITY: Employee observed handling ready-to eat pepperjack cheese with bare hands. Education was provided to the PIC to correct this.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - FINGERNAIL MAINTENANCE - FINGERNAIL POLISH

     Employees behind the coffee bar noted wearing fingernail polish or artificial nails when working with food.

     Correction: Prohibit employees from wearing nail polish or artificial nails when working with food unless the employee is wearing single-use gloves.

     Code 2-302.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Date marking method for the tofu mixture is inadequate. Foods should only have a shelf life of 7 days and the facility was using a date marking system that allows them to be kept for 14 days.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of bleach sanitizer not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Spray bottles of table cleanser not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Establishment has not had a certified food manager since January 2024. 07/29/2025: Operator sent an updated CFPM certificate via email. See ceritificate in comments.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employee noted wearing a watch on wrist while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Coffee cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the counter, prep table, and around the espresso machine.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Bags of coffee are stored on the floor in the back near the grinder/roaster.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged Gluten Free Rice Crispy Treats are not labeled. If a food is wrapped or packaged in any way, there needs to be a label with date and location of manufacture, allergens, ingredients and the common name of the food item.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Spray hose on the sink next to the dishwasher is leaking quite a bit of water.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The lower shelves on the cook line and the drawers of the cooler beneath the grill are soiled with dirt and food residue.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The vent filters above the cook line are soiled with grease.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The area surrounding the dishwasher (both on the walls behind/next to it and the floor surrounding it) are soiled with dirt and mold.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The vents in the walk in cooler and the bottom of multiple other coolers are soiled with dust and food residue.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean dishes and cambros are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use coffee cup lids are being stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Lights located in the dish pit are not shatter resistant or shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

3. Sep 10, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 7 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     The cold brew coffee in the coffee area was not date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     The yogurt cups in the 2 door reach in cooler and the display cooler are not being date marked. Operator stated that the yogurt cups were made 2 days prior the inspection.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     The aquafaba made with canned garbanzo beans had a date mark longer than 7 days. Canned food items have a 7 day shelf life once opened, unless stated on the packaging by the manufacturer.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     The lemon vinagrete and the balsamic vinegear with oil have a date mark of 2 weeks. Both dressings are made on site. Both dressings have a 7 day shelf life.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     The current certified food managers for this establishment are expired.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     A bag of fruit in the bakery 2 door reach in freezer was observed to be uncovered. The cold brew in the cold brew cooler in the coffee area was observed to be uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The handwashing sink in the kitchen area is leaking. The handwashing sink in the kitchen area is not being maintained in good repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

     Multiple cutting boards in the cookline area were visibly scored and discolored.

     Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

     Code 4-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The ceiling vent of the walk in cooler was visibly soiled with dust accumulation.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The ceiling and walls in the warewashing area and bakery area were visibly soiled with dust accumulation.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     REPEAT: Multiple ceiling vents in the warewashing and bakery area were visibly soiled with dust accumulation.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

4. Sep 27, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of dish soap not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Spray bottle of vinegar water is unlabeled.

     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 Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - PROPER ADJUSTMENT

     Prep cooler door seal is peeling.

     Correction: Equipment components shall be kept intact, tight, and properly adjusted.

     Code 4-501.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Ceiling vents and ventilation filters above the ovens are soiled with dust.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14