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:
  • Managerial Control: Lack of oversight led to multiple priority violations.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Sanitization: The three-compartment sink dispensed minimal sanitizer; manual pouring was used as a temporary fix.
  • 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).
  • 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.
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