Taste of Africa (The)

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Inspection history

1. Oct 17, 2025

   ✓
   1 violation

   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

2. Dec 5, 2024

   ✓

3. Dec 12, 2023

   ✓

4. Nov 27, 2023

   ✕
   6 violations

   • Critical:Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
   • Insects, rodents present
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

5. Jun 20, 2023

   ✕
   3 violations

   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.

6. Nov 8, 2022

   ✓
   4 violations

   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

7. May 11, 2022

   ✓
   1 violation

   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

8. Apr 21, 2022

   ✓
   7 violations

   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

9. Oct 12, 2021

   ✓
   3 violations

   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

10. Nov 25, 2019

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

11. Sep 25, 2018

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

12. Sep 6, 2018

    ✕
    13 violations

    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).

13. Oct 10, 2017

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans