ROUTINE INSPECTION
8 reported violations
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Observed unused juice in the back of the facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Mop placed inside mop bucket. Facility does not have any mop racks or devices available to store mop. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
- K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Numerous cans of domestic insecticide spray maintained on the bottom shelving along the wall of the facility. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Heavy accumulation of sugarcane pulp observed on floors: - Below the juicer. - At the corner, underneath the preparation table next to the juicer. - In front and underneath the food preparation sink. Observed sticky floors throughout the facility. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Observed broken coved base tiles by the back door of the facility with numerous gaps and holes in the dry wall. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
- K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Heavy accumulation of grime and fruit pulp observed on the bottom of the center island preparation area. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Five-year Food Safety Certificate (FSC)/food manager certificate unavailable for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Employee's 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. - Repeat violation upon next routine inspection will result in further enforcement action.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Accumulation of cockroach feces observed in crevices throughout the facility: - Crevices on the underside of the island preparation area. - Underneath front service counter. - Walls around the ware washing, janitorial, and water heater area. Owner stated that facility is serviced monthly with mall provided pest control service. No live or dead activity was observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Heavy presence of fruit flies observed throughout the facility. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed food preparation sink used as hand wash sink. Paper towel and hand soap dispenser also installed on walls adjacent to sink. Observed hand wash sink in the middle island preparation area being used a dump and/or rinse sink. Observed buckets of frozen sugarcane being thawed with running water inside the three-compartment sink. [CA] Utilize sinks for their designated purposes. All food preparation (thawing of sugarcane) shall be conducted at the food preparation sink (one compartment sink at the corner of the facility). All utensils shall be washed and sanitized at the three-compartment sink. Hands shall be washed at the hand wash sink (across from the ice machine).
- K27: Food separated and protected
Bags of sugarcane observed maintained directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.