PALM CAFE

10+ rodent droppings observed on floors in the dry storage area. Employee is unsure whether facility has pest control services, however has placed glue traps around the facility to catch rodent. No contamination of food or food contact surfaces was observed. Glue traps were clear at time of inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.

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. Employees' three-year food handler cards unavailable 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. ** Repeat violation

Raw shelled eggs maintained above ready-to-eat food items inside the merchandiser 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.

Warm water not available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Water from faucet flows slowly. Observed water from faucet in the men's restroom flowing slowly. [CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided. Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.

Observed an approximately 1" to 2" hole at the corner of the dry storage room by the electrical panels with rodent droppings observed. Missing ceiling panels in the dry storage area. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Back door of the facility maintained opened. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Hand wash stations in both men and women's restroom lacked hand soap and their respective dispensers. PIC stated that customers were stealing dispensers and hand soap. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Hand soap and paper towels shall be readily available and easily accessible at all times. [COS] PIC provided manual pump bottle of hand soap for both restrooms.

Back door of the facility maintained opened at time of inspection. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Janitorial sink observed slow to drain. No backing up or overflowing of sewage observed when toilets are flushed or sinks are operating. PIC stated that issue occurred in the last couple of days and that mop water was dumped outside onto the parking lot in the rear of the facility. [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. Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized. [SA] Discontinue disposing of mop water into the janitorial sink or outside onto the parking lot. Dispose of mop water into toilet temporarily until plumbing has been repaired.

Observed build up of grease and oil on ventilation hood filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.

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. Employees' three-year food handler cards unavailable 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. ** Repeat violation - failure to comply will result in further enforcement action.

Observed heavy build up of brown and tan colored growth matter on the plastic white baffle inside the ice machine. Soiled surface was not in contact with consumable ice. [CA] Clean, sanitize, and maintain ice machine.

Ceiling panel above the two-door upright freezer and merchandiser refrigerator observed propped up with ceiling exposed. [CA] Ceilings of all rooms where nonprepackaged food is handled shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.