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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ROUTINE INSPECTION
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11/30/2023
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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 expired and missing food handler cards. All staff shall have active food handler cards at time of employment. Ensure that all staff have an active food handler card within 30 days of hire. Correct by 12/7/2023.
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: Observed missing food manager certificate. Provide a valid food manager certificate from an ANSI-approved program by 12/30/2023. Failure to send a valid food manager certificate to agavoutian@cityofpasadena.com by 12/30/2023 will result in a fine of $100 per day.
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ROUTINE INSPECTION
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02/03/2023
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Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254, 114254.3)
Inspectors Comments: Observed fly in open container of orange juice in downstairs bar fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded food. Protect food from contamination in this unit until unit is cleaned and sanitized.
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: Observed food manager certification expired. Provide valid food manager certificate by 3/3/23 to avoid $100/day fines.
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 missing soap and paper towels at upstairs bar.
Observed missing soap and paper towels at downstairs bar handsink.
Observed missing paper towels at main level bar handsink.
Observed missing paper towels at upstairs mens/womens bathrooms.
Operator provided soap and paper towels at all handwashing sinks to ensure proper handwashing.
Observed 3 boxes of latex gloves in the kitchen. Discontinue use of latex gloves immediately per 2019 CA ban on latex in food facilities.
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 container of bug spray in downstairs storage room. Only licensed pest control operators may apply pesticides in a food facility. Remove pesticide from facility by 2/3/23.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115(c))
Inspectors Comments: Observed mold like substance in right ice machine. No water observed running over substance onto ice. Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination by 2/6/23.
Observed mold like substance and dust accumulation in downstairs bar refrigerator. Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination by 2/6/23.
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ROUTINE INSPECTION
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03/21/2018
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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: Please clean/sanitize the ice drop chute of the ice machine at the "Lounge Bar", and more routinely, to remove the accumulation of black substances.
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: Observed no air gaps between the water supply inlets and the flood level rims of the plumbing fixtures under the bar sinks at the "Lounge Bar" (white and copper pipes), and the "Top Floor" (white pipe) . The air gaps must be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlets and may not be less than an inch.
Please contact a service plumber for necessary adjustments.
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: a) Observed a leak at the hot water handle in the men's restroom on the "Top Floor".
Please seal/repair this leak immediately.
b) Please seal all cracks and gaps at the seams between the mop sink basin and the walls at the mop sink at the "Lounge Bar".
c) Observed an ice machine on the "Office Level" that is in disrepair.
Per Manager, this ice machine will be removed. Good, thank you.
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: Please provide accurate refrigerator thermometers and store them in secure, easily-visible locations inside all bar coolers (all coolers in kitchen do not need thermometers).
*Note:
If quaternary ammonium is used for wiping the probe thermometer, the probe must be cleaned and sanitized with all the steps used for utensils:
1) Wash in warm, soapy water
2) Rinse off soap with clear water
3) Fully submerge probe for at least 60 seconds in 200ppm quaternary ammonium solution
4) Fully air-dry probe before re-use
A faster & approved method to clean/sanitize probe thermometers is to use alcohol-only wipes (70% isopropyl) immediately before and immediately after each measurement to prevent cross-contamination.
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 directly above bread in the walk-in cooler.
Please cover all raw meats, poultry, fish & seafood, and shell eggs, and store them beneath all other foods on the bottom shelf of the storage racks in all refrigeration/freezing units at all times throughout the facility to prevent cross-contamination.
Proper food storage order from top to bottom: ready-to-eat foods, unwashed produce, eggs, raw seafood, raw whole meats, raw ground meats, and raw poultry.
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: a) Please install self-closing mechanisms on all restroom doors (except the men's restroom at the "Office Level").
b) Please repair the men's restroom door at the "Office Level" to allow the door to properly close. The door currently gets stuck on the floor.
Plan Review
A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans for approval before starting any new construction or remodeling of any facility for use as a retail food facility. (114380)
Inspectors Comments: Observed no handwashing station at the "Top Floor" bar.
Staff is currently washing their hands at the wash compartment of the 3-compartment sink.
Please contact our Plan Check Specialist Carmina Chavez at cachavez@cityofpasadena.net for a plan check review for the necessary installations/adjustments.
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Handwashing signs shall be posted at all hand washing sinks. No smoking signs shall be posted in food preparation, food storage, warewashing, and utensil storage areas. Consumers shall be notified that clean tableware is to be used when they return to self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets. Any food facility constructed before January 1, 2004 without public toilet facilities, shall prominently post a sign within the food facility in a public area stating that toilet facilities are not provided. A sign shall be posted advising customers that a copy of the last routine inspection is available for review upon request. A permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place. (113725.1, 113945.1, 113953.5, 113978, 114276, 114381(e))
Inspectors Comments: A copy of the last routine inspection report was not available at the facility at the time of inspection.
Please keep & maintain a hard copy of this report to have at your facility readily available for viewing by the public and the inspector at all times.
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ROUTINE INSPECTION
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03/30/2017
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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 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.
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)
Inspectors Comments: Employee observed smoking inside of restroom. Discontinue smoking inside building. Ensure employees do not smoke in or within 20 feet of any building.
Plan Review
A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans for approval before starting any new construction or remodeling of any facility for use as a retail food facility. (114380)
Inspectors Comments: Observed no handwashing sink in bar located on first floor. Ensure to install a hand sink.
No unapproved private homes / living or sleeping quarters
No sleeping accommodations shall be in any room where food is prepared, stored or sold. (114285, 114286)
Inspectors Comments: Observed debris on floor in various locations throughout the facility. Ensure to clean and maintain floors.
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BILLABLE FOLLOW-UP
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01/28/2017
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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 5 unsecured CO2 tanks on lower floor.
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: No food managers certificate on site.
Provide
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: Missing food handler cards for employees on site.
Provide
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 no live vermin activity in facility.
Observe rodent droppings in bottom level (4 dried droppings behind staircase door, 2 in A/C, heater room)
Wash, clean, and sanitize the affected areas.
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 build up of debris on soda guns on second level bar.
Conditional Pass - Follow-up
Food facility did not score 95 or above or had a major violation that was observed (114411). Additional follow-up inspection(s) will be conducted and billed at the hourly rate.
Inspectors Comments:
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ROUTINE INSPECTION
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01/27/2017
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Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254, 114254.3)
Inspectors Comments: Observed excessive amount of mold like substance on soda lines. Soda lines observed touching ice. Ice observed in direct contact with soda lines. Ensure to discard all ice at bar. Ensure to clean, sanitize and maintain soda lines at bar.
Approx. 15 lbs of ice VC&D.
Observed excessive dirt build up inside ice machine located between 2nd and 3rd floor. Discontinue using ice machine. Ensure to discard all ice, clean and sanitize ice machine.
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: Observed no valid food manager's certificate on site.
Obtain current, valid food manager's certificate; keep original certificate on site at all times (photocopies of food manager's certificate are not accepted.) Certification must be from an ANSI-approved organization.
For more information on how to obtain a food manager’s certificate from an ANSI-approved organization, please visit: www.ansica.org/wwwversion2/outside/ALLdirectoryListing.asp?menuID=8&prgID=8&status=4
Provide and maintain an original food manager certificate on the premises for the designated employee that has passed an approved and accredited food safety exam. All certificates shall expire 5 years from the date of original issuance.
Failure to provide a manager certificated within 60 days will result in a penalty fee of $100 of operation.
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 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.
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 that access to the handwashing sink was obstructed by various items including cleaning equipment and beers.
Maintain handwashing sink unobstructed at all times. Use handwashing sink only for washing of hands.
Observed no paper towel or soap dispenser at bar on second floor. Ensure to install a paper towel and soap dispenser at bar. Ensure paper towel dispenser and bar are fully stocked at all times.
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:
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 114405, your health permit to operate may be suspended due to violations of the California Health and Safety Code as noted on inspection report dated on 1/27/2017.
As a result, a permit suspension hearing has been scheduled for the owner/operator on Monday, 1/30/17 at 3PM to provide an opportunity to present evidence as to why the facility’s permit should not be suspended.
Please bring the documents listed below and any addition supporting documents needed.
-Manager Certificate
-Employee food handler certificates
-Articles of incorporation (if facility is owned by a corporation)
-Identification
-Pest control record
-Receipts and/or Purchase Orders
- Previous inspection reports
A fee of $153 must be paid by at the time of the hearing.
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 excessive syrup, food debris and grim build up on all bars throughout the facility. Ensure to clean and maintain.
Observed various holes and cracks throughout the facility. Ensure to seal all holes, cracks and crevices throughout the facility.
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 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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ROUTINE INSPECTION
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08/15/2014
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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: Provide food worker cards for all food workers within 30 days.
Mail or fax a copy of the certificate to the Environmental Health office by no later than 09/14/2014 to avoid a penalty fee of $100 for each day of operation in violation.
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 and maintain a certified food manager certificate issued by an approved provider within 60 days.
Mail or fax a copy of the certificate to the Environmental Health office by no later than 10/14/2014 to avoid a penalty fee of $100 for each day of operation in violation.
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: 1)Clean and maintain the floors in the kitchen from food debris build up.
2)Repair loose tiles at the bar entrance on the 3rd floor.
Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; clean; 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: 1)Clean and maintain the 2 compartment sink from food debris.
2)Clean and maintain the bottom shelf of the deli case unit from water condensate.
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: Provide a self closing device for the employee/customer restroom doors.
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: 1)Provide cold water at the hand wash sink in the kitchen at all times. Observed disconnected cold water line.
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Handwashing signs shall be posted at all hand washing sinks. No smoking signs shall be posted in food preparation, food storage, warewashing, and utensil storage areas. Consumers shall be notified that clean tableware is to be used when they return to self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets. Any food facility constructed before January 1, 2004 without public toilet facilities, shall prominently post a sign within the food facility in a public area stating that toilet facilities are not provided. A sign shall be posted advising customers that a copy of the last routine inspection is available for review upon request. A permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place. (113725.1, 113945.1, 113953.5, 113978, 114276, 114381(e))
Inspectors Comments: Provide hand washing signs at all hand wash sinks.
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