CANDELARIA EATERY & CAFE

Based on 4 health inspections, CANDELARIA EATERY & CAFE in OXFORD has earned a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4059 THOMAS ST UNIT A01

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10846056

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739711

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Emailed digital copy to operator Warning

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729417

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Grey cup with employee drink on prep table near ice machine.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf over clean towels in back hallway.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flat of shell eggs on top of bin of discarded oil under handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • 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. Ice scoop handle inside ice in ice machine bin.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on cutting board.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee adjusted glasses multiple times and continued to work without changing gloves or washing hands.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched clothes then continued to work with food and touched cutting board without washing hands and changing gloves.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flat of shell eggs 68F on top of bin of discarded oil left out for 4.5 hours.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat of shell eggs 68F on top of bin of discarded oil left out for 4.5 hours. Cheese breads 68-70F in case at front counter. Employee stated breads are not there more than 2 hours. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) and provided documents via email
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black substance on top of ice tray on back wall inside ice machine.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers eggs undercooked, consumer advisory is posted near register. Togo menus do not have the consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8497965

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed