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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ROUTINE INSPECTION

10/18/2023

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 food items in the reach in cooler(under juice dispensers) holding at 52F degrees. Reach in cooler door does not fully shut and is not maintain cool temperatures. Employee instructed to relocate food items to an available reach in cooler until repairs are made. Ensure potentially hazardous foods are kept cool in temperatures 41F degrees or below. Correct today.

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 certificate expired on 10/16/2023. 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. Correct by 11/18/23.

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 accumulation of debris on floors under counters, and on the floor of the walk in freezer. Maintain floors clean and free of debris. Correct today.

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

Inspectors Comments: Observed excessive grime build up and food debris in floor sinks. Maintain floor sinks clean and remove food debris regularly. Correct today.

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 gaskets on reach in cooler (under juice dispensers) coming apart and door not closing completely. Repair or replace reach in cooler, ensure that doors fully close in order to maintain cool temperatures in the unit. Discontinue storing potentially hazardous foods in the reach in cooler until it has been repaired or replaced. Correct by 10/25/23.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

10/26/2022

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 a large case of strawberries containing mold stored on shelves provided within the walk-in refrigerator. Monitor inventory upon receipt, in addition the facility shall survey inventory for signs of spoilage. Corrected on site as person in charge voluntarily removed and discarded approximately 2.4 lbs. of strawberries. Ensure all food is maintained in good condition and unadulterated.

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 excessive build-up on the internal surfaces of the bulk-ice machine containing small ice. Ensure all food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are maintain cleaned and sanitized. Corrected on-site, manager removed ice from the machine to facilitate a deep cleaning and sanitization at the time of inspection. Observed ice cream scoops to have excessive food debris accumulation. Employees maintained the scoops at the time of inspection. Ensure all food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are maintained clean and sanitized. Observed a vast amount of recently washed plastic cups water nesting within the food contact surface, not allowed to adequately drain and air dry prior to re-use. Discontinue this practice. Ensure to allow all equipment and utensils to adequately drain and air-dry prior to reuse. Train staff to carry out this practice no later than 10/26/2022. Observed the three-compartment sink and sanitizer bucket provided to the server station without adequate concentration.

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 a trash can containing stagnant water to have live mosquito larvae. Employee was instructed to clean and sanitize the trash bin in the janitorial sink.

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 preparation sink to have a steady leak. Ensure all plumbing and plumbing fixtures are properly installed, maintained to prevent contamination, fully operative, and in good repair. Compliance shall be achieved no later than 10/28/2022. Observed an insufficient air gap between the floor sink and the draining line from the bulk-ice machine. Provide an approved air gap that is twice the diameter of the pipe outlet or/and a minimum of one (1) inch. Compliance is required no later than 10/28/2022

Inspectors Comments: Observed excessive food debris in the following areas: - Beneath the three-compartment sink - Beneath storage racks in the dry storage room - Beneath preparation tables along the customer service line Clean/ maintain. Ensure that all flooring is maintained clean, in good repair and easily cleanable. Compliance shall be achieved no later than 10/27/2022.

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

Inspectors Comments: Observed excessive build-up in the following areas: -Equipment storage rack provided near storage room -Between shelving and equipment provided near the service line -Grime and food debris inside the floor sink provided near walk-in refrigerator Clean/maintain affected areas. Ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are maintained clean by 10/25/2022.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

12/06/2021

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 inoperable soap dispenser at the hand wash station. Operator to repair by 12/20/2021.

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 a box of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Operator to store all food and food containers at least six inches above the floor by 12/20/2021.

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: 1. Observed missing ceiling panels in front of the walk-in refrigerator. Operator to replace/repair by 12/20/2021. 2. Observed an open light cover adjacent to the chemical storage area. Operator to close/seal/repair by 12/20/2021.

Inspectors Comments: 1. Observed food debris and dried liquid on the floor under equipment and in the coved areas of the floor in the prep area and the walk-in refrigerator. Operator to clean and sanitize the areas by 12/20/2021. 2. Observed debris on the floor behind the beverage refrigerator on the retail floor. Operator to clean and sanitize the area by 12/20/2021. 3. Observed peeling ceiling tile at the entry to the area where the walk-in refrigerator is located. Repair by 12/20/2021.

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

Inspectors Comments: 1. Observed an accumulation of food debris in the water bath of the Nemco food warmer. Operator to clean and sanitize the unit by 12/20/2021. 2. Observed an accumulation of dust on the fan covers and surrounding housing in the walk-in refrigerator. Operator to clean and sanitize the area by 12/20/2021.

Inspectors Comments: Observed damaged door to 4-door Nelson reach-in freezer. Operator to repair by 12/20/2021.

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 inoperable sanitizer station at the three-compartment sink. Operator to repair by 12/20/2021.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

06/16/2021

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 what appeared to be mold/mildew on the condenser guard and side wall of the ice maker. Water was dripping from the contaminated area of the guard onto the ice. The operator voluntarily discarded the ice. Clean and sanitize the condenser guard and internal bin of the ice maker by 7/5/2021.

Inspectors Comments: Observed food debris on the floor under equipment. Clean and sanitize by 7/5/2021.

Inspectors Comments: Observed a floor drain where the housing and grate had been removed and placed on the floor behind the drain pipe. Repair by 7/5/2021.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

07/08/2020

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: Measured sanitizer concentration at 0 ppm inside the sanitizer compartment of the three compartment sink with dishes soaked inside. *Repeated violation Maintain sanitizer concentration at 100ppm when using chlorine or 200ppm when using quaternary ammonium as a sanitizer.

Inspectors Comments: Observed ceiling cover by the walk in cooler to have a gap opening. Repair or replace ceiling cover to ensure no holes or openings.

Inspectors Comments: Observed accumulation inside the floor drain under the three compartment sink. Thoroughly clean floor drain to remove the accumulation.

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

Inspectors Comments: Observed grime accumulation on the plastic splash guard inside the ice machine. Thoroughly clean ice machine to remove all accumulation.

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 lights in the back storage room to be dim. Provide lighting in good repair, which is adequate, and of shatterproof construction or protected with shatterproof shields in all areas where unpackaged foods are handled, stored or in which utensils are cleaned or stored.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

12/23/2019

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 debris accumulation inside the floor drain under the three compartment sink and by the cashier. Thoroughly clean and remove debris accumulation from the floor drains.

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: No display thermometer was observed inside the mini milk cooler. Provide an accurate display thermometer in all refrigeration units that is affixed to be readily visible and to indicate the air temperature in the warmest part of the unit.

Inspectors Comments: 1. Observed the mini milk cooler gasket to be deteriorated. Replace mini cooler gasket in order for cooler to properly close. 2. Measured ambient temperature of milk cooler at 46F. Note: Milk was observed at 41F.Milk was moved to a properly working cooler at the time of inspection. Adjust milk cooler to maintain a temperature of 41F or below.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

06/20/2019

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: Measured sanitizer concentration at 0 ppm inside the sanitizer compartment of the three compartment sink with dishes soaked inside. Maintain sanitizer at 100ppm when using chlorine or 200 ppm when using quaternary ammonium for proper sanitizing of dishes.

Inspectors Comments: 1. Observed broken floor tiles and broken base coves in the walk in cooler. Repair the floor and base coves to provide a surface that is smooth, durable, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. If flooring is to be replaced, submit a sample to this office prior to installation. 2. Observed debris accumulation inside the floor drain by the walk in cooler. Thoroughly clean and remove all debris accumulation from the floor drain.

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: Measured zero ppm of sanitizer in the sanitizing solution bucket in the preparation area during active food preparation. Maintain an approved amount of sanitizer bucket with 100 ppm chlorine, or 200 ppm quaternary ammonium or 25 ppm iodine to hold the wiping cloths. Store the cloths inside the sanitizer solution when not in immediate use. When a towel is needed, wring it out, use it, and then immediately return it to the solution between uses.

Inspectors Comments: Observed food boxes on the floor in the walk in cooler. Maintain all food items 6 inches above the ground.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

12/05/2018

Inspectors Comments: 1. Observed debris accumulation on floor under three compartment sink and dry food storage shelves. Clean and sanitize flooring to remove debris accumulation. 2. Observed flooring in disrepair (i.e. deteriorating or missing grout/tiles/vinyl, etc) in front of food prep sink. Repair the floor in order to provide a surface that is smooth, durable, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. If flooring is to be replaced, submit a sample to this office prior to installation.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

03/01/2018

ROUTINE INSPECTION

04/10/2017

ROUTINE INSPECTION

07/06/2016

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 PLAIN YOGURT AT 52 DEGREES F STORED IN A HOLDER AT THE TOP OF THE REACH IN FREEZER UNIT. MANAGER STATES THAT YOGURT WAS PLACED THERE APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES AGO AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE YOGURT. MANAGER STATES THAT YOGURT WILL BE PLACED IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNTIL FREEZER UNIT IS CAPABLE OF HOLDING YOGURT BELOW 45 DEGREES F.

Inspectors Comments: HAND SOAP DISPENSER IS BROKEN, REQUIRES ADDITIONAL STEP TO DISPENSE SOAP. REPLACE DISPENSER WITHIN TWO DAYS.

Inspectors Comments: OBSERVED A FAN ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA. DISCONTINUE USING FANS IN AREAS WHERE OPEN FOOD IS STORED (E.G., REACH IN FREEZER UNIT). VENTILATION SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CAUSE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OR UTENSILS, OR CREATE AIR CURRENTS THAT CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (E.G., PLAIN YOGURT). RELOCATE FAN TO AN AREA WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, OR UTENSILS WILL NOT BE CONTAMINATED.

Inspectors Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STICKY FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILDUP, CORRECT WITHIN 2 DAYS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Inspectors Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT THE JUICING STATION DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE. REPAIR UNIT SO THAT DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY. CORRECT WITHIN TWO DAYS. DISCONTINUE USE IF TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD CANNOT BE MAINTAINED BELOW 41 DEGREES F.

INSPECTION FOLLOW-UP

04/09/2016

ROUTINE INSPECTION

04/08/2016

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: Properly clean, and sanitize all utensils. Observed ware-wash sink not being able to drain due to the clogged floor sink.

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed All liquid waste must drain to an approved fully functioning sewage disposal system. (114197)

Inspectors Comments: Repair the clogged floor drain to properly dispose the waste water from the ware wash sink. -Observed waste water over flowing from the floor sink due to the clogged drain at the ware wash sink. Provide operational toilet to the facility at once. -Observed only available restroom in the facility was out of order at the time of inspection. According to the operator, it has been inoperable for a few months and all the employees have been using neighbor's restroom instead. Approved toilets shall be available and accessible during all hours of operations.

Inspectors Comments: Clean and maintain the floor. -Observed waste water overflowing from the clogged drain at the ware wash sink at the time of inspection. Clean and disinfect all contaminated surfaces. -Observed damaged/chipped floor tiles in the front food prep area. All floors must be smooth, easily cleanable and non porous.

Inspectors Comments: Provide an air gap between the drain line and the floor sink. Observed a drain line inside the floor sink without an air gap at the food prep sink.

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: An office hearing is scheduled for 04/11/16 at 8:00 am to discuss the closure. Please bring the following to the hearing: -Proof of ownership -Photo ID -Invoice for plumbing repair Office hearing fee is $150.

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: • 114117: Inability to properly clean and sanitize • 114197: Improper disposal of liquid waste • 114250: No employee toilet facilities You must close and remain closed until given written approval by the Environmental Health Division to reopen. Please call health department at (626)744-6067 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.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

08/11/2015

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: Maintain an adequate supply of hot potable water (minimum 120 F) under pressure at the 3 compartment sink. Hot water measured 110 F at the 3 compartment sink during the inspection.

Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained 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)

Inspectors Comments: Observed open trash bin lids at the trash area. Maintain trash bin lids closed except when in use.

Inspectors Comments: Observed damaged/chipped floor tiles in the front food prep area. All floors must be smooth, easily cleanable and non porous.

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

Inspectors Comments: Operator must pay for a current health permit in the amount of $591.00 within 7 days or by 8/20/15. Payment can be made at the Pasadena Public Health Department located at 1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103. Please make checks payable to the Pasadena Public Health Dept.

Inspectors Comments: Provide a back up thermometer for the small reach in unit across from the cash register to monitor food temperatures. At the time of the inspection, did not observe a back up thermometer for the small reach in unit across from the cash register.

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