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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.0 F AND 61.2 F INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER- DRESSING, PASTA, COLESLAW, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN STOCK, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, ITALIAN BEFF JUICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 280 LBS, VALUED AT $695.00F.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.0 F, FOUND DRESSING, SOUP, ETC. HELD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. MANAGEMENT HAS WRAPPED SINK UP BELIEVING TO BE IN COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ONLY 1 SINGLE BASIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIBLE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PLASTIC STRAINERS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 ICE MACHINES, 2 IN BASEMENT AND 1 ON 3RD FLOOR, WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: MAIN FLOOR BAR, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR SERVER AREA COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND USE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2598406 DATED JULY 31 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #53 PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF BATHROOM. OBSERVED MULTI GENDER STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 58.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF BATHROOM

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK MARKS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CMOOTH SURFACESTHAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUOR WELL LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH STICKY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH ON WALK IN FREEZER AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA FLOORS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AS WELL AS STANDING WATER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A water refilling facet install at the hand sink basin, instructed to remove.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FL SERVER COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REMOVE GLASS/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS'EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FL COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INTENSITY OF AT LEAST TO 20 FOOT CANDLES IN THE 2ND FL COFFEE PREP AREA TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -