ROUTINE INSPECTION
Per previous inspection, facility does not have a designated handwash station in the kitchen area. Nearby handwash sinks are available in the front area and side entrance to the kitchen. During a change of ownership or remodeling, a designated handwash station must be installed in the kitchen area.
6 reported violations
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Observed several soiled wiping cloths stored on food preparation counters. [CA] Wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizing concentration when not in use.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Facility does not have active food safety manager's certification. [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.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Measured multiple Potentially Hazardous Foods at the front self-service station out of temperature: 1. Measured cut tomato and cucumber from 45-59F (temperature measured at the bottom/sides and at top of the container). The container of cut tomato and cucumber is not fully submerged in the ice bath below. 2. Measured yogurt sauce at 51F. The container is stored above the ice bath, and not making contact with the ice. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] 1. The cut tomato and cucumber container was stored in a bigger container to ensure all sides of the container are making contact with the ice. 2. Employee added more ice into the ice bath for the yogurt sauce to ensure all sides of container are making contact with ice.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Observed accumulation of dust and grease on the ventilation hood filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be routinely cleaned and maintained in good repair.
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Observed small hole in the wall next to the water heater. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility to prevent pest entrance and harborage.
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
In the front area, observed the drainpipe from the ice machine extends directly into the floor sink. [CA] Provide air gap between the drain pipes and floor sink that is at least twice the diameter of the inlet and no less than 1 inch.