ROUTINE INSPECTION
8 reported violations
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Rear door of the facility maintained opened during the inspection. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
- K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Observed to-go container of beef stew thawing in standing water. [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.
- K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Employees observed eating and drinking in kitchen. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Observed missing ventilation hood filters. [CA] All hood ventilation filters shall be in place and in good repair. Observed butane powered stove in use in the back of the kitchen. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. * Additional, equipment is not approved to be used in facility. Discontinue usage of stove. Utilize approved cooking equipment.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Cardboard used to line the bottom of pull out drawer preparation refrigerator. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Observed single butane stove in use. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards.
- K27: Food separated and protected
Observed colander of shredded daikon maintained on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
- K46: No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
Fold-up bed observed in the back of the facility. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared, stored, or sold.
- 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. Only one employees' three-year food handler cards was available for review. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.