Restaurant & Facility Details

Major Violations are critical risk factor violations that pose the highest risk of causing food poisoning (or foodborne illness). Major violations require immediate corrective action.

Minor Violations are critical risk factor violations that pose less risk of causing food poisoning (or foodborne illness). Minor violations do not warrant immediate verification of compliance.

Good Retail Practice violations are preventative measures that include practices and procedures that effectively control the introduction of hazards into food.

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Date

ROUTINE INSPECTION

02/08/2024

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Handwashing facilities must be provided. Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers; dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. Handwashing facilities shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible. (113953, 113953.1, 113953.2,114067(f))

Inspectors Comments: Observed paper towels missing in restroom handsink. Operator provided paper towels to ensure proper handwashing. This is a repeat violation.

Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work; before handling food / equipment / utensils; as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination; when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts; after using toilet room; or any time when contamination may occur. Food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils, gloves, or dispensing equipment. Food employees shall keep their fingernails clean. Gloves shall be worn if a food employee has artificial nails, nail polish, rings, or orthopedic support devices. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973)

Inspectors Comments: Observed employee rinse hands in 3 comp sink, dry hands on apron and proceed to handle food. Inspector intervened prior to contamination and instructed employee to properly wash hands. Employee began to rinse hands in 3 comp sink. Inspector instructed employee to proper wash hands in handsink with soap and paper towels.

Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces; the facility shall be kept vermin proof. (114067(j), 114123, 114143, 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259.3)

Inspectors Comments: Observed purses and other personal items stored on wire racks above food. Store personal items away from food to prevent contamination. Provide lockers or separate shelf for employee personal item storage by 2/15/24.

Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1-114130.5, 114132 )

Inspectors Comments: Observed new 2 door freezers. Submit plan review application for equipment evaluation by 2/15/24. All new equipment must be approved by this department.

Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074, 114178, 114172, 114081, 114185, 114119)

Inspectors Comments: Observed scoop in bulk flour container stored with handle touching food. Store scoops with handle out of food to prevent contamination.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

10/03/2023

Inspectors Comments: Observed paper towels missing at bathroom handsink. Operator immediately provided paper towels to ensure proper handwashing. This is a repeat violation.

Inspectors Comments: Observed 6 door freezer with missing divider that creates a gap between the doors. Repair unit to completely shut to prevent contamination by 10/10/23.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115(c))

Inspectors Comments: Observed heavy food accumulation on bathroom door/handle and on freezer handles throughout the prep area. Clean and sanitize bathroom door/handle and freezer handles to prevent contamination by 10/3/23.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments where there is onsite consumption of food; with more than 20,000 sq ft.; establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)

Inspectors Comments: Observed restroom door not self closing. Repair restroom door to make self closing to prevent contamination by 10/10/23.

Inspectors Comments: Observed utensils that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Replace broken and unapproved utensils to prevent contamination by 10/10/23. Observed blanket placed on food in plastic cooler. Discontinue use of blanket to prevent contamination by 10/3/23.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

03/01/2023

Inspectors Comments: Observed soap and paper towels missing at kitchen handwash sink. Operator provided soap and paper towels to ensure proper handwashing. Observed bathroom paper towel dispenser empty. Paper towels available on shelf just outside of bathroom. Operator place paper towels inside of dispenser.

Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143(d), 114266, 114271)

Inspectors Comments: Observed chipped/deteriorating paint and debris accumulating on kitchen ceiling and in ceiling "vent" area. Observed small gap in metal enclosure in ceiling "vent" area. Clean and repair chipped deteriorating ceiling, clean "vent" area, and seal gap in metal mesh to prevent contamination by 3/15/23.

Inspectors Comments: Observed gap under door in freezer room. Seal to prevent entry of vermin by 3/15/23.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

10/19/2022

ROUTINE INSPECTION

10/19/2022

Inspectors Comments: Observed kitchen handsink blocked with bowl and observed soap dispenser empty. Operator provided soap and cleared sink to maintain adequate supplies and maintain accessible sink to ensure proper handwashing.

Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099)

Inspectors Comments: Operator states utensils are washed then sanitized using 10ppm chlorine. Inspector instructed operator to use 100ppm chlorine for manual sanitization.

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals Each food facility shall be kept free of insects, birds, animals or vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies. (114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

Inspectors Comments: Observed 5-10 flies in main prep area. Keep screen door closed to exclude flies from food prep area. No flies were observed landing on food during this inspection.

Inspectors Comments: Observed 3 door fridge missing part of door frame. Repair unit to prevent entry of vermin by 10/26/22. Discontinue use of this refrigerator until repaired.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1 114254.2)

Inspectors Comments: Observed bleach stored on rack next to food in front service area. Store chemicals away from food to prevent contamination.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

06/22/2022

Inspectors Comments: Observed paper towels missing at bathroom handsink. Operator provided paper towel roll. Provide paper towels in dispenser by 6/29/22. Observed hand soap and paper towels missing at kitchen handsink. Provide mounted soap and paper towels at kitchen handsink to ensure proper handwashing by 6/29/22.

Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099)

Inspectors Comments: Observed knife on knife magnet above 3 comp sink with food debris. Observed hobart vegetable chopper with food debris on blade. Properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food contact surfaces to prevent contamination immediately or prior to next use.

Inspectors Comments: Observed cups in bulk food storage. Provide scoops with handles and store with handles out of food by 6/23/22.

Inspectors Comments: Observed gap under back door. Seal to prevent entry of vermin by 6/29/22.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115(c))

Inspectors Comments: Observed food debris built up on all freezer door handles. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination by 6/23/22.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

02/07/2018

Inspectors Comments: 1. Observed the hand washing sink in the cooks line to be slow draining/ not in use. Repair hand washing sink drain in order for employees and all food handlers to properly wash their hands at the hand washing sink in the cooks line. 2. Observed no paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser at the restrooms hand washing sink. Maintain hand washing soap and single use paper towels at the hand washing sink at all times for proper hand washing.

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures Potentially hazardous foods (PHF) shall be held at or below 41/ 45#F or at or above 135#F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343)

Inspectors Comments: Observed ground pork at 43F inside two door upright cooler for 2 hours per PIC. Cooler's ambient temperature was measuring at 46F. Maintain all potentially hazardous foods at or below 41F. Adjust/ repair refrigeration unit in order to maintain the temperature at or below 41F. Corrective action: Pork was relocated to the freezer at the time of inspection.

Inspectors Comments: 1. Observed household use reach in coolers and freezers on site. Upon replacement, provide commercial NSF/ANSI approved equipment. 2. No separate mop sink was observed on site. Provide mop sink with 120F hot water and back flow prevention device at faucet. 3. Observed rusty food storage shelves inside 2 door upright cooler in the back of the facility. Replace all rusty food storage shelves. Do NOT paint.

Food storage; food storage containers identified 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, 114069)

Inspectors Comments: Observed unlabeled bulk containers of dry foods. Label all dry food containers with food ingredient/ name.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115(c))

Inspectors Comments: Remove the accumulation of food/ debris/ dust/ grease/ grime from the following equipment: - two door refrigerator shelves in the dinning area - food residue inside and outside the microwave - flour/ food accumulation on rice cooker - dry storage shelves

Food separated and protected All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113980, 113984(a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067, 114073, 114077, 114143)

Inspectors Comments: Observed a tray of raw shell eggs stored above an open container of cut vegetables inside the two door upright cooler. Maintain storage of raw eggs/ raw foods below ready to eat foods to prevent possible contamination.

Inspectors Comments: Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored under the three compartment sink. Label all chemical spray bottles with chemical names to easily distinguish them.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage 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. 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, 114149.1, 114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)

Inspectors Comments: Observed grease accumulation on exhaust hood filters and hood. Remove all grease accumulation from hood and filters.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

03/27/2017

Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged food, shall ensure that all food handlers have an approved food handler card. (113947, 113948)

Inspectors Comments: Observed no food hander cards for some of the food handlers. Provide current food handler cards for all food/utensil handlers within 2 weeks.

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures Potentially hazardous foods (PHF) shall be held at or below 41/ 45#F or at or above 135#F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343)

Inspectors Comments: Observed pork at 49F in reach in cooler. Operator stated this was placed in the unit 3 hours ago. Operator relocated meat to the freezer. Maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41F at all times, immediately.

Inspectors Comments: Observed no paper towels in dispenser at hand sink in bathroom. Provide paper towels in dispenser at hand sink at all times. Corrected on site.

Food separated and protected All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113980, 113984(a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067, 114073, 114077, 114143)

Inspectors Comments: Observed raw shell eggs stored above green onions in reach in cooler. Store all raw food below ready to eat foods/vegetables, immediately.

Thermometers provided and accurate within 2 degrees An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)

Inspectors Comments: Observed no probe thermometer on site. Provide probe thermometer on site within 1 day and monitor holding, cooking, cooling, reheating temperatures on a regular basis.

Inspectors Comments: Observed household use only reach in coolers and freezers on site. Upon replacement, provide commercial NSF/ANSI approved equipment. No separate mop sink on site. Provide mop sink with 120F hot water and backflow prevention device at faucet within 3 months. Observed gap at corner wall across reach in cooler. Seal all gaps greater than 1/4 inch within 2 weeks. Observed residue on handles for reach in coolers/freezers. Clean and sanitize within 3 days.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips 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, 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)

Inspectors Comments: Observed no chlorine test strips on site. Provide test kit for chlorine in 1 day.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

03/30/2016

Inspectors Comments: Observed employees without current, valid food worker cards. Ensure that employees maintain current, valid food worker cards. The Person-in charge stated that not all of the food handlers possess a California Food Handler Card. Each food handler shall maintain a valid California Food Handler Card for the duration of his or her employment as a food handler. Cards shall be valid of three years from the date of issuance, regardless of whether the food handler changes employers during that period. Employees must provide current food worker card within 30 days.

Inspectors Comments: Observed no paper towels in the dispenser at the handwashing sink located in restroom. Provide paper towels in the dispenser at all times. 113953.2. A handwashing facility shall be provided with the following in dispensers at, or adjacent to, each handwashing facility: (a) Handwashing cleanser. (b) Sanitary single-use towels or a heated-air hand drying device.

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures Potentially hazardous foods (PHF) shall be held at or below 41/ 45#F or at or above 135#F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343)

Inspectors Comments: Observed the following cold holding violations: Ground beef holding at 45F. Beef was located inside of reach in refrigerator. Maintain food in cold holding at 41F or below.

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals Each food facility shall be kept free of insects, birds, animals or vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies. (114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

Inspectors Comments: Observed fruit flies through out the facility. Ensue to take the necessary steps to eliminate fruit flies.

Inspectors Comments: Observed food stored on floor. Ensure all foods are stored a minimum of 6 inches above the ground

Inspectors Comments: Observed mechanical exhaust hood turned off. Facility actively prepping foods. Ensure mechanical exhaust hood is turned on at all times during when prepping foods.

Inspectors Comments: Observed vitamins stored on top shelf in reach in refrigerator. Ensure to discontinue commingling personal items with consumer goods. Store personal items in a separate location,

Inspectors Comments: Observed that there were no test strips available on site to verify chlorine sanitizer concentration level. (Facility uses chlorine as sanitizer.) Obtain test strips to verify chlorine sanitizer concentration level.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

09/30/2015

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures Potentially hazardous foods (PHF) shall be held at or below 41/ 45#F or at or above 135#F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343)

Inspectors Comments: Discontinue holding potentially hazardous food at unapproved temperatures. Observed all the food items at unapproved temperatures at Reach-in-cooler.(Ambient temperature of the Reach-in-cooler was measured at 55 F). According to the manager, eggs were bought and stored in this refrigerator for2 days and the rest of the food items were bought the same morning (less than 2 hours). One carton of eggs (54F) were voluntarily disposed by operator. Operator was instructed to immediately cool the rest of the food items (3 bags of ground meat-55 F) to 41 F in working refrigerator.

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals Each food facility shall be kept free of insects, birds, animals or vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies. (114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

Inspectors Comments: Eliminate the fruit flies from the facility by a safe and legal method. Observed fruit flies throughout the facility. Eliminate all evidence of rodents from the facility. Observed 2 old rodent droppings on the floor behind the hand sink. No other droppings was observed throughout the facility. Thoroughly clean and disinfect the floor affected by the rodent droppings.

Inspectors Comments: Provide food handler certificates for all the food employees. Manager was unable to locate the food handler cards for all the food employees during the inspection.

Inspectors Comments: Provide and maintain soap and paper towels in the dispensers at the hand wash sink. Observed missing soap and paper towel in the dispensers at the time of inspection.

Inspectors Comments: Repair or replace the leaky toilet. Observed water leaking from the base of the toilet (in employees restroom) when toilet is flushed.

Inspectors Comments: Clean and maintain the floor and the walls. -Observed old rodent droppings on the floor. Throughly clean and disinfect the floor contaminated by the rodent droppings. -Observed gaps along the FRP walls in the hall way.

Inspectors Comments: Provide an approved and accurate thermometer for all the refrigeration units holding potentially hazardous food. Observed missing thermometer at the Reach-in-cooler.

Inspectors Comments: Properly store all utensils and equipment in a clean and approved manner. Observed clean pots and dish racks stored directly on the floor in the kitchen. Elevate all utensils minimum of 6 inches off the floor on approved stands.

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored 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)

Inspectors Comments: Discontinue using wiping cloth for multiple uses without storing in an approved solution. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on the food prep tables. No sanitizer buckets were observed. All wiping cloths intended for multiple uses shall be stored in a container of clean water in an adequate concentration of an approved sanitizing solution.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

04/14/2015

Inspectors Comments: Provide a soap dispenser at the handwash sink. Observed missing soap dispenser at the handwash sink.

Inspectors Comments: Provide adequate training to all food employees. Food employees were unaware of the following: -Proper food holding temperatures -Proper step-warewashing procedures Training was provided on holding temperatures for potentially hazardous food and proper warewashing. Observed missing food handler certificates for all food employees at the time of inspection. Provide food handler cards for all food employees by 4/16/15.

Inspectors Comments: Observed missing Chlorine sanitizer test kit. Provide and maintain a test kit to measure sanitizer solution. Observed water leaking at the faucet at three-compartment sink. Eliminate the leak at three-compartment faucet.

Inspectors Comments: Properly organize the storage room. Remove all items that are not necessary to the operation of the restaurant. Observed boxes, containers, spray bottle stored directly on the floor. Elevate all items 6 inches off the floor on approved stands to prevent vermin harborage. Properly seal all crevices to prevent vermin. Observed crevices along the base cove tiles inside the storage room.

Inspectors Comments: Observed a leak at the base of the toilet. Eliminate leak at the base of the toilet.

Food separated and protected All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113980, 113984(a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067, 114073, 114077, 114143)

Inspectors Comments: Discontinue storing raw meat, poultry, fish or eggs above or adjacent to cooked and RTE foods at once. Observed eggs stored above vegetables and tofu inside the reach-in-cooler.

BILLABLE FOLLOW-UP

01/28/2015

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals Each food facility shall be kept free of insects, birds, animals or vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies. (114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

Inspectors Comments: Eliminate evidence of rodents from the facility. Observed two old rodent droppings on the floor in dry storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized the floor during the inspection. Regular pest control service is recommended.

Food separated and protected All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113980, 113984(a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067, 114073, 114077, 114143)

Inspectors Comments: Discontinue storing refrigeration unit in the customer area. Observed deep freezer stored by dining room. Operator stated that new smaller upright freezer (to be placed inside the kitchen area) has been ordered to replace the existing deep freezer in dining room.

Inspectors Comments: Repair broken light at the hood. Observed inoperable light at the hood range. Replace missing grease filter at the hood. Observed missing section of the grease filter at the hood.

Inspectors Comments: Provide a self-closing device at the restroom door. Observed missing self-closing device at employee restroom door.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

01/26/2015

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals Each food facility shall be kept free of insects, birds, animals or vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies. (114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

Inspectors Comments: Eliminate evidence of rodents from the facility at once. Observed rodent droppings on the floor in food prep area, warewash area and storage area. This is an outstanding violation from original FOIR. Properly clean and sanitize all affected areas by rodent dropping.

Inspectors Comments: Provide food handler certificates for all food employees. Observed missing food handler certificates for all food employees. This is an outstanding violation that was issued on original FOIR dated 12/3/14.

Inspectors Comments: Provide self-closing device at the restroom door. Observed missing self-closing device at employees' restroom door.

Inspectors Comments: Provide containers with tight-fitting lids for open bags of food. Observed multiple open bags of dry food items stored on dry storage shelves.

Inspectors Comments: Clean and maintain all walls, floors and ceiling. Observed the following: -Rodent droppings on the floor in dry storage area, food prep area and warewash area. Properly clean and disinfect all areas affected by rodent droppings. -Old food stains on the wall in food prep area.

Inspectors Comments: Clean and maintain hood grease filters and surfaces. Observed heavy grease and dust accumulation on grease filters and hood surfaces. Replace the broken light in food prep area. Observed broken light bulb in food prep area.

Imminent Health Hazard - Closure An enforcement officer may temporarily suspend the permit and order the food facility immediately closed due to an imminent health hazard. (114409)

Inspectors Comments:

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115(c))

Inspectors Comments: Clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces. Observed the following: -Chemical residue on the surfaces inside lower reach in cooler. -Old food debris accumulation on the racks inside the refrigeration units and food storage shelves. -Rusted racks/shelves in reach in cooler. -Old food debris and chemical residue on the food preparation sink.

Food separated and protected All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113980, 113984(a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067, 114073, 114077, 114143)

Inspectors Comments: Discontinue storing reach in freezer in dining area. Observed reach in freezer stored next to cash register in customer dining area.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

12/03/2014

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals Each food facility shall be kept free of insects, birds, animals or vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies. (114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

Inspectors Comments: Eliminate all evidence of rodent infestation from the facility by a safe and legal method at once. Observed numerous fresh and old rodent droppings in multiple areas of the facility. Eliminate flies from the facility by a safe and legal method at once. Observed flies in the food prep area.

Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099)

Inspectors Comments: Clean and maintain all food contact surfaces. Observed the following: -Flies landing on the food prep counter. Operator was instructed to clean and sanitize the contaminated area. -Heavy dust accumulation on the food prep counters.

Hot and cold water available An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water (120°F) and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b))

Inspectors Comments: Provide warm water ( min 100 F) under pressure at hand wash sink faucet. No hot water was available at the hand wash sink at the time of inspection. Water temperature was measured at 70 F.

Inspectors Comments: Provide food handler certificate to all food employees. Observed missing food handler certificates for food employees.

Inspectors Comments: Provide soap and paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink. Observed missing soap and paper towel dispenser at the hand wash sink. No soap and paper towel were available at the time of inspection. Discontinue blocking the access to the hand wash sink. Observed pots and trays stored inside the hand wash sink.

Food manager certification Food facilities that prepare, handle or service non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947.1)

Inspectors Comments: Provide food manager certificate. Observed missing food manger certificate. Please email a copy of certificate to Environmental Health by no later than 2/1/15, to avoid a penalty fee of $100 for each day of operation in violation.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115(c))

Inspectors Comments: Clean and maintain all non food contact surfaces. Observed the following: -Rodent droppings on the shelves in the kitchen and storage area. Clean and sanitize all contaminated areas by rodent droppings. -Heavy dust, old food debris and flour accumulation over the counter, pots, tables, shelves and on cooking equipment throughout the facility. -Mold growth inside the cold table.

Inspectors Comments: Clean and maintain all walls, floors and ceiling. Observed the following: -Numerous rodent droppings on the floor in multiple areas of the facility. Clean and disinfect all affected areas by rodent droppings. -Floor sinks were encrusted with mold and dirt.

Permit Suspension Hearing A permit suspension hearing has been scheduled for the owner/operator to provide an opportunity to present evidence as to why the facility's permit should not be suspended. (114411)

Inspectors Comments: You must attend an office hearing on Thursday, 12/4/14 at 8:00 am. Please bring photo ID.

Food separated and protected All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113980, 113984(a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067, 114073, 114077, 114143)

Inspectors Comments: Discontinue storing food in unapproved area. Observed a bowl of beans stored directly on the floor. Discontinue storing raw meat above cut vegetables. Observed bags of raw meat stored above cut onions in reach in cooler.

Inspectors Comments: Provide NSF approved refrigeration unit. Observed unapproved reach in freezer being used to store dumplings.

Permits Available A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit. (114067(b, c), 114381(a))

Inspectors Comments: Provide and maintain a current health permit. Our records indicate that your health permit has not been paid. The fee amount of $1451.03 is required to be paid in full for the Health Permit at Environmental Health Office, located 1845 N. Fair Oaks, room 1200, Pasadena.

Inspectors Comments: Provide adequate lighting throughout the facility. Observed missing light in storage area and inadequate lighting in food prep area. Clean and maintain the hood grease filters and hood surfaces. Observed grease accumulation on the grease filters and hood surface.

Plumbing; proper backflow devices The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)

Inspectors Comments: Provide a back flow prevention device between the hose and food prep sink. Observed water hose attached to the faucet at food prep sink without a back flow prevention device.

Inspectors Comments: Provide a toilet paper and a paper towel dispenser in the employee restroom. Observed missing toilet paper and paper towel dispenser in the employee restroom. No toilet paper was available at the time of inspection. A few napkins was observed on the sink. Operator stated that they were out of paper towel and toilet paper.

Inspectors Comments: Provide a sanitizer bucket for storing soiled wiping cloths. Observed soiled towels stored on food prep counters.

Inspectors Comments: Provide sanitizer test kit for measuring sanitizer solution. Observed missing sanitizer test kit.

Imminent Health Hazard - Closure An enforcement officer may temporarily suspend the permit and order the food facility immediately closed due to an imminent health hazard. (114409)

Inspectors Comments: Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 114409, your health permit is hereby suspended due to an imminent health hazard. The violations you are charged with include: -114259.1: Vermin infestation You must close and remain closed until given written approval by the Environmental Health Division to reopen. Please call Environmental Health Office at (626)744-6004 when you are ready for a re-inspection. If you so choose, you may submit a written request for a hearing within 15 calendar days of the date of this notice to show cause why your permit should not be suspended.

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