CRISTY'S CAFE
9801 NW 79 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on the prep table at cook line a container with no handle used to scoop sugar.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, located at cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, at upright cooler at cook line.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled, stored on food storage shelves above the prep table at cook line.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (73F - Hot Holding), in a container on the prep table at cook line, operator stated that food was there less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees at front counter without hairnets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: On call back inspection observed two employees at front counter without hair restraints. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in upright reach on cooler in kitchen. Coached employee on proper defrosting of reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted in kitchen by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee from open cup in kitchen. **Warning**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed open can of coke in reach in cooler not separated from service food. **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys stored above food prep area in kitchen. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees at front counter without hairnets. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door. **Warning**
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelf in kitchen bearing original protective shrink wrap. Also observed freezer door at side storage area bearing protective original shrink wrap. Coached employee on proper cleaning methods. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in upright reach on cooler in kitchen. Coached employee on proper defrosting of reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine not properly sanitized at front counter. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Printed choking poster and provided to operator. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed m stored in basket of mop bucket. Informed employee of proper storage procedure. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at cook line. **Warning**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack egg and continue to engage in food preparation without washing her hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Warning**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch garbage can and continue to engage in food preparation. **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green peppers stored in reach in cooler at side storage area reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw sausage stored above ready to eat prepped lettuce in reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over portioned vegetables in reach in freezer at side storage area. Instructed employees on proper storage method. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked plantains (52F - Cold Holding); raw Ham and cheese empanadas (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (58F); raw sausage (55F); chicken breast (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (42F - Cold Holding); mojo (54F - Cold Holding); white cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw cod croquettes (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish fillets (56F - Cold Holding); tamales (56F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (69F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (61F - Cold Holding). As per employee all products from day prior. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked plantains (52F - Cold Holding); raw Ham and cheese empanadas (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (58F); raw sausage (55F); chicken breast (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (42F - Cold Holding); mojo (54F - Cold Holding); white cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw cod croquettes (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish fillets (56F - Cold Holding); tamales (56F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (69F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (61F - Cold Holding). As per employee all products from day prior. **Warning**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200+ ppm at 3 compartment sink. Employee added water to read 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee without knowledge of minimum cooking temperature of eggs. Also no knowledge of minimum cold holding temperature. **Warning**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food. Observed paint brush used on coffee machine at front counter. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser at 3 compartment sink not labeled. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 26 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).