Cumaica Coffee Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.

Elimiante rodent activity from the facility. Observed: Rodent droppings on the shelving at the dry goods storage adjacent to the coffee station; Observed rodent droppings in the cabinets used for utensil storage adjacent to the sandwich prep station. Remove droppings and sanitize affected area. COS - staff began to remove droppings and to clean and santize the area. Eliminate fly activity from the facility. Observed multiple fruit flies in front and rear food preparation areas. Work with your pest control provider to eradicate. Maintian floor drains clean. Maintain pest control reports on site for review.

Observed two containers of raw chicken stored in a chest freezer. Per the person-in-charge (PIC), the chicken is cooked to make chicken salad. Immediately discontiue cooking. A condition of 'No Cooking' was placed when issuing the health permit to operate. Cooking proteins from raw shall only be done under a Type I hood. Remove raw protein from the facility.

Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.

Observed cleaned utensils stored in the cabinets at the front service station in proximity to rodent droppings. The person-in-charge (PIC) stated that the utensils are no longer in use at the facility. COS - the utensils were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Discontiue storage of raw frozen chicken in the same freezer as ready-to-eat food items. Observed two packages of raw frozen chicken in a chest freezer commingled with ready-to-eat food products such as frozen fruits.

Without date labels, expired foods may be served. Listeria grows in refrigerated foods over time, especially in deli meats and soft cheeses.

Observed fresh-squeezed orange juice in the grab-and-go customer self-service refrigeration unit lacking advisory notice warning customers that the juice has not been pasteurized which may increase the risk of a foodborne illness. Within 7 days, provide adequate label.

Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.

Vermin proofing: vermin-proof facility to prevent the entry to rodents. Seal all possible entry points using professional building materials. DO NOT USE EXPANDING FOAM.

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.

Observed the handwash sink in the rear food preparation area lacking paper towels. COS - paper towels were provided during the course of the inspection.

Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.

Observed no valid food safety manager certificate on site. Provide at the time of re-inspection. Certificate shall be specific to this location.

Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.

Provide faucet that reaches all three sinks at the three-compartment sink. Observed the faucet only reach the middle compartment.

Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Provide approved dispensing equipment such as scoops with handles. Discontiue use of cups as dispensing utensils for dry goods.

Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Provide approved dispensing equipment such as scoops with handles. Discontiue use of cups as dispensing utensils for dry goods.