CALIFORNIA MOMO KITCHEN

Observed wood used as surface for the wall mounted shelf above the three-compartment sink for equipment storage. [CA] Surfaces of equipment shall be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, durable, and maintained in good repair.

Box of raw chicken maintained out in ambient temperature not in active preparation. Employees were just returning on break during the inspection. [CA] Use only small portions of food during preparation so that it does not exceed the maximum amount of time allowed for diligent prep.

Employee on their lunch break observed actively eating at the back of the kitchen on the preparation table near the dry storage rack. Observed employee picking off cut carrots that was recently chopped and consuming it. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.

Observed a single use milk jug re-used to store yogurt drink in the 2 sliding door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Use a durable container that can be re-used and properly washed and sanitized.

Observed a container of shrimp stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor.