KALESA

Observed some metal straining tools in the kitchen damaged and frayed. [Corrective Action] Discard damaged and frayed metal straining tools. [Corrected on Site] Employee discarded metal straining tools.

The only designated handwash sink was completely blocked by employee cutting produce. [Corrective Action] Ensure the handwash sink is always easily accessible at all times. [Corrected on Site] Employee moved moved produce and cutting equipment away from the handwash sink.

Raw chicken stored above a box of bitter melon and bucket of sauce in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Do not store raw foods above produce or read-to-eat food to prevent contamination.

Grime accumulation on the rubber seals/gaskets in the 3 door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

Mold like substance observed inside the ice machine near the ice chute. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside the ice machine.

Floor tiles throughout the entire kitchen observed damaged allowing grey water to settle in between the cracks and damaged areas. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

Handwash sink in the kitchen was observed partially blocked by vegetable cutting equipments. [Corrective Action] Ensure the handwash sink is easily accessible at all times.

1. Multiple food items in the refrigeration at the cookline was measured at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Leche flan in the 2 door prep cooler at the service area was measured at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dust accumulation on the fan guard in the cookline refrigeration. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

Rubber seals on the doors of the refrigeration unit at the cookline observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Ensure rubber seals are in good condition.

Observed pooling of waste water in areas of broken floor tiles in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

Back door was observed left propped open with a trash can. [Corrective Action] Maintain back door closed when not actively going in or out. Install a screen door or an air curtain if normally left open.

Food prep sink observed separating from the wall. [Corrective Action] Re-mount the food prep sink and silicone if necessary. Ensure sink is fully secured to the wall.

Observed containers of pre-cooked foods in the walk-in cooler not covered. [Corrective Action] Ensure foods are covered to prevent contamination.

Dead cockroaches observed on monitoring trap on the floor next to the 2 door upright cooler by the back door. At the same area observed two cockroach stragglers on the wall near the ceiling panels. Recent pest control report dated 01/14/2025 observed. No cockroaches observed at the food prep areas. [Corrective Action] A food facility shall be free of pest.

Observed gaps and holes between the wall and ceiling panel at the back area above the 2 door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Seal all gaps and holes.

Lack of wall mounted paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink at the service area. Paper towel on a roll was available nearby. [Corrective Action] Install a wall mounted paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink.

Heavy grime and dust accumulation on the fan guard in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

1. Food items in the 8 door island refrigeration measured at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, the refrigeration unit was continuously being opened due to large party. [Corrective Action] Ensure Potentially Hazardous Foods are maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Chunks of pork in the 2 door upright cooler at the back area measured at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the chunks of pork to be stacked in such a way there is no air flow around the inner meat. [Corrective Action] Ensure Potentially Hazardous Foods are maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Discontinue stacking pork, Arrange chunks of pork on a sheet pan in a single layer and positioned in a way that allows air flow around the chunks of pork.

Observed live cockroaches on the wall at the dry storage area behind the bottle of vinegars. Dead cockroaches observed on the floor in the used oil room and at dry storage area. No other areas have cockroaches. Facility have monthly pest control service. [Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches. A food facility shall be free of pest. Continue to work with pest control service to eliminate cockroaches. [Suitable Alternative] Employee cleaned areas of live and dead cockroaches.

Chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher measured at 0 ppm. No warewashing at the time of inspection. Observed chlorine bottle empty. [Corrective Action] Ensure chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher is maintained at 50 ppm. [Corrected on Site] Employee replaced the chlorine bottle. Re-measured at 50 ppm.

1. The grout on the floor throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler observed heavy deteriorated. Liquid observed pooling in areas of missing grout. 2. Observed holes and cracks on the wall in the dry storage room and the used oil collection room. [Corrective Action]