CERE TEA

Boxes of lychee jelly stored on the floor in the back kitchen area. Numerous boxes of food observed stored on the floor in the bathroom. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Discontinue the storage of food in the bathroom.

Facility could not provide a food safety certificate. Facility could not provide food handler cards for employees. [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. 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* Heavy accumulation of black, mold-like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine. [CA] Clean regularly to prevent buildup, and to prevent potential contamination of ice.

Accumulation of old food and debris on the floor underneath refrigeration units throughout the facility. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

Cooked boba pearls subjected to time as a public health control lacked time markings while maintained in a metal container at the front service line. Per staff, boba pearls had been cooked less than 30 minutes prior. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Boba pearls were time marked.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* At the hand sink in the back kitchen area: - Soap was provided in a bottle on the right-side drainboard of the preparation sink approximately five feet away. Wall-mounted soap dispenser observed broken. - Packet of loose paper towels observed provided on top of a prep cooler approximately five feet away behind the hand sink. Wall-mounted paper towel dispenser observed empty. Hand sink in the front service area lacked soap. Per employees, they do not utilize this hand sink. *Note: Pump bottle of soap available at the back kitchen area, relatively close by. Wall-mounted soap dispenser in the restroom observed empty. Soap provided in a pump bottle. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

Drink shakers and cups stored directly next to front handwash sink where they are exposed to splash from handwashing. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

No paper towels at front handwash sink. Handwash sink nearby was stocked with paper towels. Back handwash sink had paper towels stored outside of dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers at all times.

Wiping cloths stored on counters in prep area. Measured chlorine at 0 ppm in wiping cloth bucket. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Accumulation of pink mold-like substance on inner panel of ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine regularly.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* No time marker for boba on TPHC. Measured boba at 70F in pot on induction cooker. Induction cooker was not turned on. Per employee, boba was cooked at 1PM and will be discarded at 5PM. Prior TPHC paperwork completed by facility states that time marker will be handwritten. [CA] When time is used as a public health control (TPHC), PHFs shall be accurately time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Boba was discarded at 5PM.

--48 HOUR NOTICE-- Our records indicate this facility has a delinquent account and is operating without a valid permit since 06/06/2024. IN1318696 provided to facility. Total account balance due is $793.75 Account Number: AR1359497 Payment must be made within 48 hours (2 business days) to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. Proof of payment must be provided to district specialist at glencijoy.david@deh.sccgov.org. Previous written notification of account balance was provided in a Delinquent Permit Letter. The right to an administrative hearing was waived for failure to respond to the Delinquent Permit Letter. The facility shall remain open and a new valid permit will be mailed after payment has been received. If your account has not been paid in full by 09/06/2024, a re-inspection will be performed and the facility owner may be billed at the current hourly rate per County Ordinance Code B11-8. Non-payment of permit fees within 48 hours will result in additional legal actions up to and including facility closure.

Household toaster was added to facility and did not go through Plan Check. Facility added dumplings and fish balls to menu that was previously drinks only. Facility does not have an exhaust hood. [CA] Any added equipment to the food facility, must submit complete plans to DEH to obtain plan check requirement. NOTE: FACILITY MUST CEASE AND DESIST ALL COOKING OTHER THAN BOBA ON THE INDUCTION COOKER.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* No paper towels or paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in back area. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers at all times. [SA] Paper towels are available at handwash sink in front service area.

Two flies present in prep area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of insects, flies, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

No time marker for boba on TPHC. Measured boba at 98F in pot on induction cooker. Induction cooker was not turned on. Per employee, boba was cooked at 1PM and will be discarded at 3PM. Prior TPHC paperwork completed by facility states that time marker will be handwritten. [CA] When time is used as a public health control (TPHC), PHFs shall be accurately time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Boba was discarded at 3PM.

No Food Safety Certificate (FSC) available. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve nonprepackaged foods shall have a valid FSC available for review at all times. No food handler cards available. [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 and shall be available for review at all times.