- K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Minor leak observed at the waste drain pipe below the left side basin of the two-compartment food preparation sink. Waste water is collected using a large bus tub.
[CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Heavy build up of grease observed on floors behind the cook line.
[CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Large gap observed below the metal screen door at the side of the kitchen. Door was maintained opened at time of inspection.
[CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
Dead mouse observed inside sticky trap between wall and alter behind the bar/DJ area.
Rodent dropping observed in the following areas:
- On floor behind sound system equipment.
- On floor behind chest freezers at the DJ area.
- On floor underneath the water heater in the kitchen.
[CA] Clean and sanitize area of of old droppings.
The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.
[COS] Kitchen employee discarded trap.
- K27: Food separated and protected
Containers and boxes of raw shelled eggs maintained above ready-to-eat food items inside the three-door upright refrigerator.
[CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
- K24: Person in charge present and performing duties
No manager or person in charge at time of inspection.
[CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed microfiber cloth used to cover food.
[CA] Linen shall not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer and laundered prior to reuse.
Observed bowls used as scoops maintained inside bulk ingredient containers.
[CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
The only hand wash station was partially obstructed with garbage can placed in front. Employee is required to lean and reach over in order to conduct hand washing.
[CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
- K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified
Bulk ingredient bins lacked labels identifying item.
[CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate unavailable for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
** Repeat violation. Further enforcement action may be taken on facility for failure to comply.
- K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Bowl of frozen chicken wings observed thawing in ambient temperature.
[CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Ambient temperature of the three-door upright refrigerator fluctuates between 41F to 43F. PHF items maintained inside the refrigerator measured at 41F and below.
[CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. This Division suggests lowering thermostat of refrigerator.
Numerous domestic cooking equipment observed in use - rice cooker, air fryer, microwave.
[CA] Make plans to replace with commercial equipment. All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).