LALIBELA CAFE

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed an accumulation of dirt and food residue on the wall near the prep sink. CA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: Food service employee washed and sanitized the wall from dirt and food residue during inspection.

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed the menu with no consumer disclosure statement for the raw served menu item Kitfo. CA: The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed the menu with no consumer disclosure statement for the raw served menu item Kitfo. CA: The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed several insects (roaches and a moth)dead and alive in the main kitchen. CA:) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests. PIC will be issued a NOV and need to have the facility treated by a licensed pest control technician by 11/12/25 and clean to remove the dead roaches.

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: Observed PIC unable to provide the employee health reporting agreement. CA: Requirement to Report Symptoms, Diagnosis and History of Exposure. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee.

Food obtained from approved source — Inspector Note: Observed PIC unable to provide the invoices for TCS/non TCS foods in the facility being prepared for consumers. CA: Source. (a) Compliance with Food Law. 1. Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law.

Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated — Inspector Note: Observed TCS food tomato sauce with mold like growth in the container. The two containers that contained the flour had a moth and dead roach in them. CA: Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: PIC discarded the tomato sauce and the flours.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed the ice machine with black residue buildup on the inside. CA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC discarded the ice and will wash and sanitize the ice machine by the end of day.

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed the menu with no consumer disclosure statement for the raw served menu item Kitfo. CA: The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed multiple TCS food items (noodles, lentil soup) cold holding for more than 24 hours with no date marking. CA: Using a method approved by the Health Authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time / temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. COS: PIC discarded the TCS foods (lentil soup, noodles).