LA MEXICANA BAKERY

1. Repeat Violation: Several damaged floor tiles within the prep area next to the stand mixer. 2. The corner guards are in disrepair near the mop sink. [CA] Maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility in good repair. Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Reattach the corner guards.

1. Second Repeat Violation: There are several food products (Various Juices, Water Based Gelatin, Milk Based Gelatin, Various Tres Leches Cake) that are prepackaged in the facility and available for self-service that are missing labels. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food. 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. 3) quantity of contents. 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. 2. Juices are not pasteurized and are missing required warning. [CA] Provide the required warning statement to consumers on the labeling. "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems"

Repeat Violation: Facility lacks drain plugs to fill the basins of the three compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.

The men's restroom lacked soap. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] PIC restocked the restroom lavatory.

Facility has a steamer in disrepair. [CA] Maintain equipment clean and in good repair. Repair, replace, remove, or service the unit.

Wet cloth towels were found stored in 0 ppm of chlorine. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

The men's restroom lacked toilet tissue. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

Bakers are missing food handler cards. [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 were found stored over cut tomatoes and tamales in the upright cooler by the dry storage. [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.

The drain pipe of the three compartment sink has a leak. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

Second Repeat Violation: Facility has not submitted plans into the department with regards to installing the new prep sink. Inspection report dated (12/29/22) had stipulated that prep sink would be installed for the issuance of the permit. [CA] Submit plans into the department within 1 week. Failure to comply will result in enforcement action. A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

Facility lacks drain plugs to fill the three compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.

1. In the walk in cooler raw shelled eggs were stored above produce. 2. In the walk in freezer raw bacon was found stored above strawberries. [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.

1. Second Repeat Violation: Unable to provide food manger certification at the time of inspection. [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. 2. Several of the food handler cards were expired. [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: There are several food products (Flan, Chocolate Flan, Various Juices, Water Based Gelatin, Milk Based Gelatin, Rice Pudding [Arroz con Leche], Various Tres Leches Cake) that are prepackaged in the facility and available for self-service that are missing labels. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food. 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. 3) quantity of contents. 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

1. In the back of house area, at the upright reach in cooler, the gaskets are in disrepair. 2. In the front prep area, next to the prep cooler, the oven is in disrepair. [CA] Ensure to maintain all equipment clean and in good repair. Repair, replace, or service the equipment.

The arroz con leche serving spoon was being held in room temperature water and had a dead fly in it. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use. [COS] Utensil was switched out.

Several damaged floor tiles within the prep area next to the stand mixer. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

Wet wiping cloths were found on counters and tables throughout the facility. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Lettuce is not washed prior to use. Facility staff stated they receive washed tomatoes from El Rico Pan - FA0207883 and buy pre-washed lettuce. Lettuce on site states "rinse before using" and is not pre-washed. [CA] Produce shall be thoroughly washed in potable water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Facility has not submitted plans into the department with regards to installing the new prep sink. Inspection report dated (12/29/22) had stipulated that prep sink would be installed for the issuance of the permit. [CA] Submit plans into the department within 2-weeks by (9/11/2024). Failure to comply will result in enforcement action.

There are several food products (Flan, Chocolate Flan, Various Juices, Water Based Gelatin, Milk Based Gelatin, Rice Pudding [Arroz con Leche], Various Tres Leches Cake) that are prepackaged in the facility and available for self-service that are missing labels. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food. 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. 3) quantity of contents. 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Unable to provide food manger certification at the time of inspection. A food manager certification training course certificate was available upon request which stated "This certificate does not replace the Certified Food Professional Food Manager Certification". [CA] Obtain a new food manger certification within 60-days and food handler cards within 30-days. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

Several flies were observed in the facility. No direct contamination of food or food contact surfaces observed. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.

Staff were observed drinking a beverage in the prep area. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.