CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR

1601 WASHINGTON AVE STE 120

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license being displayed expired on 10-01-2024.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a prep tables bottom shelf is touch the floor in one corner and there is different foods on the shelf.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a measuring cup handle touching the quinoa. The manager removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 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 chicken (127F - Hot Holding). As per the manager it was put on line approximately 1 hour ago. The manager turned up the heat on the steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499982

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the pass through window.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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 the cook crack two raw shell eggs and then grabbed a banana. I stopped her before she peeled the banana and had her wash her hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook finish an order and remove gloves and put on new gloves. I explained that she needs to wash her hands each time she puts on new gloves when changing tasks. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-05-4:Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382429

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager inverted it. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the walk-in freezer at a temperature of 40°F. As per the manager it stopped working properly this morning and a technician is coming to repair..
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing her hands. I spoke to the manager and she had the employee rewash the dishes and wash her hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. I spoke to the manager and she had him rewash his hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade l
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed undated water filters next to the ice machine.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(918 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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