UNION STATION CAFE

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing next to warewashing area.operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food not separate from other products at walk in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach cooler next to service window at kitchen area torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of uncooked rice stored on the floor at dry storage area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum preventing on splitter at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at front counter used by employee shut off. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing gasket at reach in freezer at dry storage area torn and in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed at front counter area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler next to oven and at salad area with gaskets in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed reach-in cooler next to oven and at salad area with gaskets in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door next to back office. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed at exit door next to back office. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on solid at back of store. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed dumpster on solid at back of store. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler top at cook line. Coached chef to divided the slice cheese into smaller portions and covered container for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached chef on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen preparation coolers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to dish machine.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities and employees started signing it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. As per manager less than two days. Date mark was placed on product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with beef patties stored on walk-in freezer floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored in walk-in cooler not covered.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water on floor at walk-in cooler.

Basic - sShelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves in the dry storage area.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed and tested chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Advised to setup manual sanitization at triple sink.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed several food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 3+ customers at time of inspection. Observed owner provide a renewal summary regarding license renewal dated 3/20/2024. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided to operator at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers. Observed soiled ice chute of ice machine located behind front counter. Repeat Violation

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. Printed and provided employee reporting form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary sanitizer at triple sink located at kitchen area.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vent located towards back kitchen dry storage area. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed storage containers of raw beef, raw chicken and raw salmon stored on floor of walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located across from fryer station of cookline at kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler drawers under flat top grill at kitchen cookline. Cooler drawers are not in use or being used to store food, at time of inspection.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed mushrooms (66F - Cold Holding) located on cutting board of prep cooler. As per Chef, food item was removed from cooler and placed at prep area, less than 4hrs. Advised to keep food items inside reach in cooler once removed from walk in cooler. Chef placed sautéed mushrooms into cooler unit for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided to Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or stained. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers. Observed soiled interior of ice machine chute, located behind front counter.

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. Discussed and emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager, at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup with no handle inside a container of uncooked rice, stored at dry storage area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent towards dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, dated October 1, 2022, posted at kitchen office area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at corner of kitchen exit door threshold. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked kitchen flooring, not smooth throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice build up in interior of reach in cooler located next to ice machine, used to store individual portioned cups of salad dressings and sour cream, at front counter area.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed the reuse of a can labeled "corn starch" used as a scoop to dispense flour from flour container, located at dry storage area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on counter in front of countertop steamtable unit and on cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled, located towards dry storage area.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw marinated chicken over beef in the walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by the kitchen entrance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cooking equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of pickles on the walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a large plastic spoon on the rice in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Sidn provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at the back of the kitchen,

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door next to the mens's room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door next to the mens's room. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door next to the mens's room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door next to the mens's room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cooking equipment and next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cooking equipment and next to dish machine. Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cooking equipment and next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cooking equipment and next to dish machine. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets seals torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under small prep table next to reach in cooler at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around the mop sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf above hand sink at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In clear plastic container observed seasonings not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees engaging food preparation in the kitchen with no hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at cook line, gaskets/seals torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the DM. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended