- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Air curtain above back door was unplugged/not working while door was left open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. If open, an ir curtains shall be in operation over all open exterior doors to prevent flying pests. Repair/replace air curtain.
- K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Observed multiple containers of food products without proper labels. Samosas, egg and veg puffs for self service without 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.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
Sanitizer was not available on site. [CA] Sanitizer must be available on site during hours of operation at all times.
Prior to follow up inspection to reopen facility, facility must provide sanitizer on site.
- K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
Probe thermometer was not provided/available at time of inspection. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
- K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Observed heavy accumulation of debris/build up inside reach in fridges throughout facility. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Lights were out in the back storage area. [CA] Repair/replace lights.
- K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Observed employees wearing latex gloves while handing produce for sale. [CA] Discontinue the use of latex gloves. Use nitrile or other approved materials.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Sanitizer test strips were not available at time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Veg puff in hot holding unit measured 123F. Per PIC, they had been in the unit since the previous day. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS]
- K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified
Food stored on floor throughout facility. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
- K21: Hot and cold water availableCritical
Hot water measured 75F at three compartment sink after allowing the water to run for several minutes with no change in temperature. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed rodent droppings on floor and cabinet in back storage area. Observed chewed on paper under shelving unit. Observed rodent droppings in the front service area behind shelving unit.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: S. Lew.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, George, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
1. Reach in freezer measured 04F according to outside thermometer, observed heavy accumulation of ice build up inside. Ambient air measured 40F. [CA] Repair/replace reach in freezer.
2. Cardboard used to store produce was not in good repair. [CA] Remove cardboard and discontinue use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
3. Observed unfinished wooden shelving in walk in fridge. [CA] Ensure that all storage equipment is smooth, durable and easily cleanable.
4. Observed knife with missing parts of blade in use to prepare produce. Observed heavily scored/stained cutting boards in use.
[CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced. Ensure that knives are in good repair and replace as needed.