FAIL
The Plant Cafe Organic Fails Health Inspection
September 29, 2025
1:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS; ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREA.
Violations Cited
5
#23
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
- Observed dead rodent on glue trap beneath back of house non-food storage shelves.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#43
CRITICAL
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Continue working with your licensed pest control operator to eliminate cockroach's and rodents from the facility. Clean and sanitize all affected areas with bleach solution. Monitor facility for vermin activity. REMOVE all unused equipment to prevent haboring of vermin. - Observed buildup of rodent droppings in the following areas. - On floors beneath refrigeration unit holding salad ingredients at front of house cook area. - Behind water heater at back of house storage area. - Observed dead coc
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#39
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
Discard all wet dirty wiping cloths from food preparation tables to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#4
CORRECTED
MAJOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE
What Was Observed
Relocate all open containers of employee beverages to a designated area to prevent contamination of customer food items. -Observed two open cans of Coca Cola stored at two-door refrigeration unit above food items for customers. Corrected on site: Employee removed and discarded cans.
#4
CORRECTED
MAJOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE
What Was Observed
Relocate all open containers of employee beverages to a designated area to prevent contamination of customer food items. -Observed two open cans of Coca Cola stored at two-door refrigeration unit above food items for customers. Corrected on site: Employee removed and discarded cans.