- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
Observed no soap or paper towels available at each of the handwash stations in the kitchen. Observed no soap in the dispenser at the handwash station in the bar. Observed no paper towels available in the employee restroom. [CA] Handwash stations shall be fully accessible and stocked with soap and single use at all times. [COS] PIC provided temporary portable bottles of soap and restocked paper towel dispenser with napkins during inspection.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Actively working employees lack food handler cards for review. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment as a food handler. Food handler cards shall be available for review.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
1) Observed employees actively washing dishes in the preparation sink without the use of sanitizer. In the kitchen and in the bar, observed the sanitizer dispensing tube at the 3-compartment sink is not currently attached. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Specialist intervened and instructed employees on how to set up the 3-compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Dishes were rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized.
2) At the mechanical dishwasher at the bar, measured the chlorine sanitizer concentration at 0 ppm during active warewashing. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 50 ppm, or as per manufacturer's specifications. [COS] Glasses were rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized. Technician arrived during inspection to repair the mechanical dishwasher.
**MINOR** Observed employees drying wet dishes with reusable cloths. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing.
- K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
Facility lacks a metal probe thermometer for monitoring internal temperatures. [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.
- K18: Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP PlanCritical
Observed facility is conducting reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) for marinated meats including beef and pork. Per PIC, all meats were vacuum sealed within the last 24 hours. Facility does not have an approved variance from the state to conduct vacuum sealing on-site. [CA] Immediately discontinue the use of ROP for food storage and consumer sale. A food facility that packages potentially hazardous food using a ROP method must operate under a HACCP plan which has been approved by the California Department of Public Health. [SA] PIC opened all meats that have been have vacuum sealed for less than 48 hours, and transferred to a plastic Ziploc bag during inspection. Food facility must acquire a HACCP plan with the California Department of Public Health or submit SOP prior to continuing ROP on-site. Per PIC, facility will discontinue the use of ROP.
NOTE: Facility is utilizing a PrimaVac-305 vacuum sealer.
- K09: Proper cooling methods
Observed fried chicken cooling in deep, plastic containers while fully covered with lid. Measured fried chicken at 80-90F. Per employee, fried chicken was cooked 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] Specialist instructed employees to spread fried chicken out on a tray to facilitate rapid cooling. Remeasured fried chicken at 60F within the next hour.
- K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properlyCritical
Observed improper handwashing practices by employees including employees using the same pair of gloves to handle dirty dishes and clean dishes without an intermediate handwashing step, and employees washing hands while wearing gloves.
[CA] Employees are required to wash their hands: 1) before beginning work, 2) before handling food or clean equipment, 3) as often as necessary during food preparation to remove soil and contamination, 4) when switching from raw to ready to eat foods, 5) after touching body parts, 6) after coughing, sneezing, eating, or drinking, 7) after using the restroom, and 8) any time when contamination may occur.
[COS] Specialist directed employees to properly wash hands during inspection. Contaminated equipment was properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized again. Discussed handwashing policy with PIC.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
1) Observed the installation and use of equipment without approval from this department including: glass display cooler (Samho), induction cookers (unknown brand, foreign), countertop convection oven (Waring 500X), and countertop vacuum sealer (PrimaVac-305). [CA] Installation of new equipment shall obtain approval from this department. 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).
2) Observed facility is actively using induction cookers and convection oven at the bar area without a ventilation hood or prior approval from this department. Per PIC, the induction cookers are used to cook pancakes. [CA] Discontinue use of cooking equipment without a ventilation hood, or submit plans to obtain exemption from mechanical ventilation to this Department. Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors.
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Observed soiled wiping cloths stored directly on food preparation counters. [CA] Wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizing concentration when not in active use.
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Observed back door to the outside is propped open during inspection. [CA] Keep back door closed. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
**MAJOR** Measured cheese and milk stored on the preparation counter at 62F. Per employee, foods were removed from refrigeration unit less than 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. At the bar area, measured fried eggs at 70F. Per employee, fried eggs were cooked 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Cheese and milk was relocated to the under counter cooler to facilitate rapid cooling. Fried eggs were served during inspection.
**MINOR** In the preparation unit, measured pooled eggs at 47F. Observed plastic container of pooled eggs is double stacked inside the preparation unit inserts. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [COS] Pooled eggs were relocated to the under counter cooler to facilitate rapid cooling. Ensure foods are kept below the insert cooling lines in preparation unit inserts.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed handle of ice scoop is stored in direct contact with ice. Observed working utensils are stored in standing water. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use.