INDIGO CAFE IN CLEVELAND RECEIVES FAILING HEALTH SCORE OF 62
On April 14, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine inspection at Indigo Cafe, located at 166 1st St. NE, Cleveland, TN, resulting in a score of 62. Please note that any score below 70 is considered a failing grade.
Key violations included:
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Managerial Control: Lack of oversight led to multiple priority violations.
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Hygiene Issues: Employees failed to wash hands between handling dirty and clean dishes, drank from unapproved containers, and contaminated gloves. One employee wore a watch during food prep (corrected on-site, COS).
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Cross-Contamination: Tongs used with raw chicken were stored in water at 145°F alongside burger utensils, risking contamination (COS). Live roaches were observed in the kitchen, including on the prep line; a professional treatment was planned.
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Sanitization: The three-compartment sink dispensed minimal sanitizer; manual pouring was used as a temporary fix.
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Food Safety: Chicken wings past their discard date were embargoed (2 lbs). Harissa sauce was cooling improperly (COS). An unlabeled spray bottle of white wine was found (COS).
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Equipment/Facility Issues: No visible thermometer in the freezer, absorbent wood trays were used, excessive ice buildup in the freezer, a leaking sprayer hose, and a poorly repaired walk-in cooler floor.
Those interested can read the full inspection report at: https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee/inspection/?inspectionID=C1016F01-4736-440B-B73E-A8015BAAB656