SARUSSI'S CAFE
3670 W 12 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets on reach in freezers soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains.and vents dusty. Repeat Violation
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at kitchen under prep table, foil torn.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning cloths not stored in sanitation solution between uses, top of prep table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed measuring device not available for high temperature dish machine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen grooved
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee put scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, also gaskets in 3 door reach in cooler . Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on chest freezer torn Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored cooking oil six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men bathroom and under counter by coffee station, not sign available Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on front counter reach in cooler soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced ham, sliced cheese, portioned raw beef inside reaching cooler at kitchen according to cook prepared yesterday at noon not day labeled.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed not measuring device available for temperature dishwashing machine Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dining area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid in disrepair at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Observed chest freezer lid in disrepair at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled by common name at coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Observed plastic container with sugar no labeled by common name at coffee station. **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot temperature measuring device not available at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Observed no hot temperature measuring device not available at front counter. For high temperature dish machine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dining area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid in disrepair at kitchen.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and drying rack at kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled by common name at coffee station.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen table on ice cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cut ham (45F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator added ice to food containers for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of bug killer stored above hand sink. Employee stored bug killer spray properly. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with plastic container inside. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot temperature measuring device not available at front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink. Operator provided the towel paper. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood -grade brush at coffee station.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside reach in co At kitchen, cooked potatoes, tuna salad, cut ham, cooked beef, and cooked beans, ac to manager prepared the day before no date labeled Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).