Strings Italian CafŽ, 1971 W. Caldwell, Visalia, CA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: Strings Italian CafŽ
Address: 1971 W. Caldwell, Visalia, CA
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 1/27/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Purpose of visit is reinspection of repeat violations observed 01/13/2010
  • Repeat violations were from routine inspection performed 12/30/2009
  • Following observed: All violations corrected
  • Facility is in compliance at time of inspection.
1/27/2010
  • All are repeat violations from inspection dated 12/30/2009
  • Observed cold holding temperature at 42 degrees
  • Keep cold holding at 41 degrees and below
  • Adjust cold holding temperature as needed to reach 41 degrees or lower
  • Observed wiping cloths in bucket but no sanitizer solution
  • Maintain/have available sanitizer solution during hours of operation
  • Chlorine-100ppm
  • Quaternary ammonia, 200ppm
  • Observed no hot water at prep sink
  • Repair sink so hot water is available at all times, 120 degrees
  • Observed food being stored in milk crates in freezer
  • Stop using this practice
  • Do not use milk crates as food storage
  • Observed debris build-up on racks in walk-in fridge
  • Clean and sanitize racks
  • Maintain racks clean
  • Observed cooking pans on floor
  • Keep utensils at least six inches above floor
  • Observed mold build-up on FRP board behind dishwasher
  • Replace FRP board and repair missing coving in same area
  • Observed broken tile
  • Repair/replace
  • Tile has been purchased
  • Observed debris build-up under various equipment throughout facility, especially under cooking equipment and ice machine
  • Clean and sanitize floors and maintain clean
  • All other violations from 12/30/2009 have been corrected
  • If violations are not corrected, reinspection fee will be charged to account for that date
  • If another reinspection is required for these violations, an office hearing will be scheduled.
1/13/2010
  • Observed inaccessible handwash sink
  • Keep handwash sink accessible at all times
  • Observed lack of sanitizer used to sanitize surfaces
  • \"Real Appeal\" degreaser was being used to sanitize surfaces
  • Only use approved sanitizer (chlorine, quaternary ammonia) to sanitize surfaces
  • Corrected on site
  • Observed lack of warm water at handwash sink and throughout facility
  • Highest temperature recorded was 90 degrees
  • Make repairs as needed to maintain 110 degrees and above at handwash sink
  • No warm water available throughout facility
  • Repair so there is water at 120 degrees or higher throughout facility
  • This should be corrected as soon as possible.
12/30/200977
  • Repeat violation
  • Every floor sink has mold/old food residue
  • Store room in lounge has trash debris and equipment on floor
  • Kitchen store room floor has old grease residue
  • Dishwashing area floor has old food residue
  • Old black dust residue on wall above ice machine
  • Floor, wall and ceiling in kitchen has old grease accumulation.
6/30/200888

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