K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing1) Both back doors in the kitchen was observed to be left open.
[CA] Keep back doors closed when not in use to prevent the entrance of vermin.
2) Crevice and gap on wall under the three compartment sink. [CA] Eliminate any gaps and crevices on walls, ceilings, or floors that may harbor vermin.
K09: Proper cooling methodsPork bone meat observed to be cooling in layers greater than 3 inches deep in 2 tubs on the bottom shelf in the walk-in refrigerator. Pork bone measured 62F, and per an employee, had recently been cooked.
[CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.
K21: Hot and cold water availableHot water faucet in front handwash sink is stuck, thus rendering it unusable.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and useObserved 2 knives being stored between the prep fridge and adjacent reach-in refrigeration units.
[CA] Equipment that contacts food shall be stored in a sanitary manner.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
- 3 live cockroaches under the 3 compartment and prep sink
- 10+ live cockroaches of varying life stages (nymphs, adults) underneath various metal tables and/or on table legs
- 10+ dead cockroaches under freezer chests
- 1 dead cockroach on gasket of freezer chest
- ~ 5 dead cockroaches under the three compartment sink and food prep sink.
- 1 dead cockroach in the mop sink
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Suky, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
K30: Food storage: food storage containers identifiedNumerous food items observed to be stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleHandwash sink in the front area observed to be obstructed by a tray directly on top of the sink basin.
Note: Additional usable handwash sink directly adjacent.
[CA] Handwash sinks shall remain unobstructed at all times that the facility is in operation.
K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, storedMultiple soiled wiping cloths left out on various food contact surfaces.
[CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacityBowls are being used as scoops for dry bulk food items.
[CA] Discontinue the use of bowls as scoops and use scoops with handles, while ensuring that handles do not come into contact with food.