[?] A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

3717-1-02.4(B)(1) / PIC: Demonstration of Knowledge - No Critical Violations
Critical PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge by having no critical violations.

3717-1-04.5(A)(1) / Cleanliness of equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils.
Critical Corrected During Inspection Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils are unclean. Observed the ice scooper located in the basement improperly stored in direct contact of unsanitized clean surface characteristic. Note: staff immediately corrected during inspection.

3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) / Time/temperature controlled for safety food - cold holding.
Critical Corrected During Inspection TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. Observed not all cold foods being held at 41°F or below as the diced tomatos at approximately 51°F in the cold holding equipment. Note: corrected during inspection.

3717-1-05.3(C) / Sewage and other liquid waste: Backflow prevention.
Critical Direct connection between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Observed an direct connection (air gap) at the basement's food preparation sink for the floor drain, which the air gap shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or pipe leading to the drain and may not be less than one inch. properly provide an indirect connection (air gap) at the basement's food preparation sink for the floor drain
Correct By: 20-Dec-2023

3717-1-06.2(C) / Handwashing sinks - hand drying provision.
Corrected During Inspection No towels or drying device at the handwashing sink(s). Observed unavailable towels at the towel dispensor located in the basement. Note: staff immediately corrected during inspection.

3717-1-04.2(G)(1) / Food temperature measuring devices - availability
Food thermometer not readily accessible. locate the misplaced food thermometer.
Correct By: 27-Dec-2023
3717-1-02.3(C) / Hair restraints - effectiveness.
Food employee(s) not wearing a hair restraint. Observed not all food employee(s) not wearing a hair beard restraint. properly provide a hair beard restraint for all food employee(s) where observed to be applicable.
Correct By: 27-Dec-2023
3717-1-03.2(M) / Wiping cloths - use limitation.
Improper use and/or maintenance of wiping cloths. Observed several wiping cloths on cutting boards. properly provide the use of wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution in-between uses.
Correct By: 27-Dec-2023
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. Observed three non-working hood light bulbs. repair to properly restore the observed non-working hood light bulbs which is located above the cooking equipment.
Correct By: 27-Dec-2023
3717-1-06.1(A) / Floors, walls, and ceilings.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed three ceiling tiles partially detached in the basement and one in the food preparation area..
Correct By: 27-Dec-2023
3717-1-06.4(N) / Maintaining premises - unnecessary items and litter.
Repeat Unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on premises. Observed one nonfunctional item located in the basement. remove or repair the observed one nonfunctional item which is located in the basement.
Correct By: 27-Dec-2023


Inspection Information


Facility Type: Commercial FSO < 25000 sq. ft.

[?] Inspection Type: Standard/Critical Control Point

Inspection Date: 17-December-2023




Comments
CRITICAL CONTROL POINT INSPECTION
IV - Demonstration of Knowledge: The Person in Charge (PIC) did not comply with this chapter by having no critical violations during the current inspection. To comply with this Chapter and exercise active managerial control over the facility, the PIC shall have no critical violations during the current inspection, which decreases opportunities for foodborne illness outbreaks. The Inspector reviewed with the PIC the chapters in the Code where the critical violations are addressed. In addition, the Inspector educated the PIC on the public health significance of each critical violation. Finally, the Inspector outlined ways to prevent critical violations during future inspections
VII - Protection from Contamination: Foods need to be protected at all times from physical and environmental contamination during storage, preparation, holding and display. Observed an direct connection (air gap) at the basement's food preparation sink for the floor drain, which the air gap shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or pipe leading to the drain and may not be less than one inch. Sanitarian informed staff this is a potential cross-contamination which can cause a foodborne illness. Note: sanitarian informed by staff this proper adjustment will be scheduled soon to be completed.
X - P - Chemical: Toxic materials are properly identified and stored.

VI - P - TCS Food: Observed ready to eat TCS foods being properly date marked, and discarded when required. CDPH informed staff TCS foods being properly date marked, and discarded when required is a good preventitive in the growth of organisms which can cause a foodborne illness.