Connection Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 4, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw eggs are stored over the cornbeef roasts in the cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

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

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     The counter in the kitchen under the countertop oven has a peeling surface.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The waterline connection to the wall in the kitchen is cracked.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

2. Jun 25, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Kitchen employee observed not washing hands after cracking raw eggs.

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

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area stored over soup that was in the cooling process on the counter. Keep all employee drinking cups away from food preparation areas.

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

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - EGG SOURCE

     Eggs sold in the retail cooler are obtained from an unapproved source.

     Correction: Obtain eggs from an approved source.

     Code 3-201.11 (H)

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Galaxy egg cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

3. Jul 26, 2023 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     BARE HAND CONTACT PLAN - ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS

     The bare hand contact plan is missing the two or more additional safeguards to reduce the hazards associated with bare hand contact. The plan currently just states handwashing and nail brush, but does not actually state that employees must double handwash.

     Correction: Provide and implement at least two of the additional safeguards required under 3-301.11 (E) (5).

     Code 3-301.11 (E) (5)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Packaged food items (croutons, tea, baked goods) are missing labeling information.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name and place of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

4. Jun 22, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Ham and pastrami is cold held above 41°F in Superior 2-Door cooler.

     Correction: Cooler was turned down at time of inspection and observed to be 36. Cooler dial was bumped when the cooler was being stocked earlier that morning. 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

     BARE HAND CONTACT PLAN - ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS

     The bare hand contact plan is missing the two or more additional safeguards to reduce the hazards associated with bare hand contact. The plan currently just states handwashing and nail brush, but does not actually state that employees must double handwash.

     Correction: Provide and implement at least two of the additional safeguards required under 3-301.11 (E) (5).

     Code 3-301.11 (E) (5)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Packaged food items (croutons, tea, baked goods) are missing labeling information.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name and place of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)