FAIL
Cafe Fiore Fails Reinspection
October 2, 2025
4:15 PM - 5:25 PM
Reinspection Inspection
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Follow-up inspection found ongoing issues. Mechanical dishwasher still not dispensing sanitizer. Expired manager food safety certificate and food handler cards. Items in hand sinks.
Violations Cited
8
#14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Mechanical dishwasher not registering chemical at final rinse. Set up manual warewashing at 3-comp sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#35
CRITICAL
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Mechanical dishwasher not working - no sanitizer during final rinse cycle. Repair required.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#39
CORRECTED
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Using dry soiled unsanitary towel with no sanitizer bucket set up. Corrected on site.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#6
MAJOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Food containers and punches inside hand washing sink at front counter and kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#19
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS
What Was Observed
Serves raw fish but no consumer advisory notice on menu.
#1B
MINOR
FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION AND FOOD HANDLER CARD
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Manager food safety cert and all food handler cards expired. Re-register and complete exams within 30 days.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#38
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
What Was Observed
No thermometers observed inside reach-in refrigerators. Provide for all units.
#38
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
What Was Observed
No thermometers observed inside reach-in refrigerators. Provide for all units.