- Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Details:
- The asada meat in the chef drawer is 44F. Maintain cold food at 41F or below. Correct today.
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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10/26/2015 | Reinspection |
- Demonstration of Knowledge
- Details:
- One employee on site today could not provide his Food Handler Card. Maintain a copy on site of the Food Handler Cards for all employees that are employed at this location. Provide by 30 days.
- Comment:
- All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
- Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Details:
- There are many foods that are out of temperature: the walk-in cooler is 44F, the shrimp (at the 1 door prep by juicer) is 44F, the imitation crab is 47F, the sour cream is 45F, the pastor in the chef drawer is 44F, and the shredded cheese is 47F. Maintain cold food at 41F or below. Correct today.
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Food Protected from Contamination
- Details:
- Observed the cook placing cooked meat from the flat top back into the chef drawers that contain the raw product. Discontinue this practice today. There are many containers of food in the walk-in cooler that are not covered. Keep all food covered to protect from contamination. Correct today. Observed the baskets full of chips being stacked on top of each other (unsanitary basket bottoms touching the chips). Per Ana, these baskets are washed after each use.
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
- Details:
- The area between the flat top grill and the pastor rotisserie has food debris and blue wiping cloths. Remove food and non-food debris from this area, clean and sanitize by 2 weeks.
- Comment:
- All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Clean and Maintained
- Comment:
- The floor surrounding the dishwasher and 3-comp sink has debris. Clean and sanitize today.
- Signs Posted
- Details:
- Last Inspection Report Available
- Comment:
- The two handwashing sinks in the kitchen lack handwashing signage. Post provided stickers today.
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10/12/2015 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 06/26/2014 | Reinspection |
- Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures (corrected on site)
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Food Contact Surfaces Not Cleaned and Sanitized
- Comment:
- All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
- Food Unprotected from Contamination During Storage
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Food Storage Containers Not Labeled
- Comment:
- Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces Not Clean
- Comment:
- All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
- Warewashing Facilites Not Properly Maintained
- Comment:
- Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
- Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Improper Storage / Use
- Comment:
- All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
- Unapproved / Insufficient Ventilation and Lighting
- Comment:
- Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
- Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
- Comment:
- Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
- Improper Disposal of Garbage and Refuse
- Comment:
- All food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Not Clean and Maintained
- Signs Not Posted
- Details:
- Last Inspection Rpt Unavailable
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06/10/2014 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 02/11/2013 | Reinspection |
- Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible
- Comment:
- Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
- Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Food Contact Surfaces Not Cleaned and Sanitized
- Comment:
- All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
- Food Unprotected from Contamination During Storage
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces Not Clean
- Comment:
- All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
- Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
- Comment:
- All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
- Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
- Comment:
- Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
- Plumbing Not Maintained
- Details:
- Lacks Back Flow Device
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Not Clean and Maintained
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01/24/2013 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 05/02/2012 | Reinspection |
- Food Unprotected from Contamination During Storage
- Details:
-
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces Not Clean
- Details:
-
- Comment:
- All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
- Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
- Details:
-
- Comment:
- All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
- Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
- Details:
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- Comment:
- Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Not Clean and Maintained
- Comment:
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- Signs Not Posted
- Details:
- Last Inspection Rpt Unavailable
- Comment:
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- Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
- Details:
-
- Comment:
- All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
- Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Details:
-
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Food Contact Surfaces Not Cleaned and Sanitized
- Details:
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- Comment:
- All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
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03/22/2012 | Routine |
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