ROUTINE INSPECTION
NOTE: Facility lacks a dedicated preparation sink and conducts washing of vegetables (cilantro and cucumber) on-site. Discussed that the 3-compartment sink must be washed and sanitized prior to the use of sink for washing vegetables to prevent cross contamination. Submit a standard operating procedure (SOP) regarding the combined use of the 3-compartment sink for washing vegetables to the district specialist (kathy.vo@deh.sccgov.org) by 7/7/2026. Facility may be requested to install a preparation sink upon a change in ownership or operation.
4 reported violations
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Observed lack of a splashguard between the handwash sink and the adjacent food preparation counter. [CA] A minimum 6" high metal splash guard or protection from contamination shall be installed between the handwash sink and food preparation counter.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed a couple of dead insects underneath the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Clean and sanitize affected areas. The premises of a food facility shall be kept free of vermin and other non-disease carrying insects, gnats, ants, fruit flies, and weevils.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
In the 2-door preparation unit, measured pork patty and ham from 43-47F. Foods are stored in plastic container sitting above the cooling inserts. Per employee, foods were recently transferred to the preparation cooler less than 30 minutes ago. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Employee relocated plastic container of foods to the under counter cooler to facilitate rapid cooling.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed the use of domestic, unapproved equipment (toaster and upright freezer). [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).