LA PERLA TAPATIA #2

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR FRAME EXPOSED AT ENTRENCE OF REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2603979 CONDUCTED ON 10/03/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREPARATION AREAS. (WORN GROUTING) MUST REPAIR. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAKERY DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREPARATION AREAS.(WORN GROUTING)MUST REPAIR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE STOCK STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES WHICH ARE NOT SHIELDED TO PREVENT DRIPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ITEMS BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR SHIELD THEM TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT BREAK ROOM AND AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DONUT FRYING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKY WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DUSTY FANS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2374051 6/22/2020: #55 - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES. #56 - OBSERVED NO VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PACKAGING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND BLOCKED BY SEVERAL ROLLING CARTS AND CRATES OF BREAD AND PASTRIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 58F, EGGS AT 58.8F, ORANGE JUICE AT 57.7F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 57F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED IN THE STARBUCKS COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON FROZEN TREATS (PALLETAS AND ICE CREAM ) THAT IS PURCHASED FROM OTHER LOCATIONS AND SOLD ON PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS & BASEMENT.MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON FROZEN TREATS (PALLETAS AND ICE CREAM ) THAT IS PURCHASED FROM OTHER LOCATIONS AND SOLD ON PREMISES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.OBSERVED AN ASSORTMENT OF BAKED GOODS ON 3- ROLLING CARTS ON SALES FLOOR WITH READY TO EAT FOODS NOT COVERED.EMPLOYEES REMOVED BAKED GOODS TO ENCLOSED DISPLAY CASES.MUST PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES WITH SOILED APRONS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CLOTHING.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES,ALL ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & FAN GUARD COVERS IN SAME,FRYER CABINET.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL LEAKY PIPE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER/SEWAGE POOLING AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND WATER COVERING FLOOR UNDER SEVERAL FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND RECEDING WATER BACK INTO FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS & BASEMENT.MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2241155 12/6/18 NOT CORRECTED #51- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO NESCAFE CAFE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR MACHINES AND MADE VISIBLE.#58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED . 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMATER NOT CALIBRATED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE THERMOMATER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOODS NOT POTECTED. OBSERVED PASTRIES ON DISPLAY WITH OUT PROTECTION IN SHOPPING AISLE. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SELF SERVE PASTRIES . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES BY USE OF PACKAGING OR DISPLAY CASE . OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PLACE PASTRIES IN DISPLAY CASE. CORRECTED ON SITE . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 .

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO NESCEFE CAFE MACHINES. INTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR MACHINES AND MADE VISIBLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and walk in cooler must properly date food items in coolers, and walk in cooler.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area 1st floor in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, bsmt prep areas, and in first floor front counter area, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep areas 1st floor, bsmt prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Walk in cooler floors under shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris accumulation(corners), needs detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in freezer floors not clean, had excess dirt, ice build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler need re-grouting, floors by bsmt prep area need regrouting.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in walk in cooler(1st floor), that had damaged, holes, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling in bsmt storage areas, bsmt prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired, sealed.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Leaking pipe at valve in bsmt storage area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.