Cafe 101 Gets Conditional Pass for Minor Sanitization Issues

Cafe 101 in Parkside received a conditional pass during a routine health inspection on December 3, 2025, after inspectors identified multiple minor sanitization violations that require correction but do not pose immediate health risks to customers. The cafe at 1650 Holloway Avenue near the Stonestown Muni station remains open for business while addressing the compliance issues. During this inspection conducted between 2:30 PM and 3:40 PM, health officials documented seven total violations, with most being corrected immediately through on-site education. The inspector noted that employees demonstrated gaps in food safety knowledge, particularly regarding proper sanitization procedures for dishes and equipment.

Sanitization Knowledge Gaps

The most significant findings centered around improper sanitization practices. Inspectors observed that employees were unable to properly demonstrate food safety knowledge related to washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, with some staff members skipping the sanitization step entirely. Additionally, employees incorrectly stated that only 10 parts per million (ppm) of chlorine bleach was necessary for sanitizing when the required concentration is 100 ppm. The inspection also revealed inconsistent sanitizer concentrations throughout the facility. While the sanitizing bucket contained an excessive 200 ppm chlorine bleach at the time of inspection, multiple wiping cloths on counters contained no sanitizing solution whatsoever, measuring 0 ppm.

Equipment and Storage Violations

Several equipment-related issues were identified during the inspection. The ice machine showed signs of neglect, with black residue accumulating on the interior white surface and dust building up around the opening and hinges. Inspectors emphasized the need for regular cleaning to prevent contamination. Food storage practices also raised concerns when inspectors discovered food items stored directly below black wastewater piping. This violation requires the restaurant to create a barrier to prevent contamination or relocate all food and food-related equipment away from the piping area. The inspection revealed additional equipment problems, including a non-functioning under-counter refrigeration unit that contained no stored items. Several refrigeration units lacked proper thermometers, making temperature monitoring difficult.

Employee Hygiene Practices

Inspectors observed an employee washing hands in the three-compartment sink rather than the designated handwashing sink, a violation that was immediately corrected with education about proper hygiene protocols. This type of cross-contamination prevention is crucial in maintaining food safety standards.

Facility Background

This marks the first recorded inspection for Cafe 101 in the city's database, making it difficult to assess long-term compliance patterns. The facility is owned by JR Mizirawi Inc and operates as a neighborhood cafe serving the Parkside community. The conditional pass status allows the restaurant to continue operations while implementing the necessary corrections. Most violations were addressed immediately through inspector education, demonstrating the establishment's willingness to comply with health regulations. Health officials will likely conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure all outstanding violations have been properly addressed, particularly the food storage issues beneath wastewater piping and the equipment maintenance concerns. The restaurant's management has been provided with specific guidance on maintaining proper sanitization protocols and equipment cleanliness standards. Customers can continue dining at Cafe 101 with confidence that the most critical violations were corrected on-site, while the remaining issues pose minimal immediate health risks and are being actively addressed by management.