90 MILES CUBAN CAFE

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED AS REQUIRED.THE SAID DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. THE SAID DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXHAUST FAN AND COOKING AREA IS GREASY, CLEAN AND DEGREASE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS AN ICED UP COIL, THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS ONE BROKEN FAN AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK AND HOOD INTERIOR IS FULL OF GREASE, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OF FOOD AND GREASE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN AND COOLER DOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, REPAIR AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND DOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND LIGHT IN COLOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE SPRAYER INSTALLED ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT THE WEST DINING AREA.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED DISHMACHINE CLOGGED AND DISPENSING OUT WASTE WATER FROM FRONT TRAY WHEN CYCLES ARE RAN DURING THIS INSPECTION.OBSERVED OWNER PUMPING OUT WASTE WATER FROM SAID TRAY WITH A LARGE WET/DRY VAC AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AT ONCE,WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.DISHMACHINE IS UNABLE TO OPERATE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT DATED 10/21/2013, FOR REPORT #1343521. 24 THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT AND SPLIT SEAM AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED AND SMOOTHED OUT. 7-38-030. 10/28/2013.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.THE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOF 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.THE SAID DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.THE GARAGE IS USED TO STORE REFRIGERATION UNITS,STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED, SEE VIOLATION #14, ABOVE.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED INSIDE THE GARAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXHAUST FAN AND COOKING AREA IS GREASY, CLEAN AND DEGREASE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS AN ICED UP COIL, THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS ONE BROKEN FAN AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK AND HOOD INTERIOR IS FULL OF GREASE, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OF FOOD AND GREASE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHENS HAVE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY FLOOR PERIMETERS AND BASEBOARDS. REPAIR AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN AND COOLER DOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, REPAIR AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND DOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND LIGHT IN COLOR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WAS BEING USED TO CHECK THE KITCHEN FOOD TEMPERATURES, OBTAIN AND USE AN INSTANT READ THERMOMETER DAILY.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE SANITIZER BOTTLE IS NOT MARKED. LABEL ALL CLEANING AND SANITIZING CHEMICALS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT AND SPLIT SEAM AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED AND SMOOTHED OUT. 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXHAUST FAN AND COOKING AREA IS GREASY, CLEAN AND DEGREASE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS AN ICED UP COIL, THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS ONE BROKEN FAN AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK AND HOOD INTERIOR IS FULL OF GREASE, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OF FOOD AND GREASE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHENS HAVE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY FLOOR PERIMETERS AND BASEBOARDS. REPAIR AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN AND COOLER DOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, REPAIR AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND DOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND LIGHT IN COLOR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WAS BEING USED TO CHECK THE KITCHEN FOOD TEMPERATURES, OBTAIN AND USE AN INSTANT READ THERMOMETER DAILY.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE SANITIZER BOTTLE IS NOT MARKED. LABEL ALL CLEANING AND SANITIZING CHEMICALS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAIN, TEMPS. READING 45.0-59.0'F, ON BOTH WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLER-REACH-IN READING 59.0'F AND WALK-IN COOLER -50'F CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP. READING BETWEEN 59.0-WIC-50'F, SEE ATTACHED LIST OF DISCARDED FOODS AND COST TOTAL, TOTAL POUNDS, 477 AND TOTAL COST $7,143.412, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WATER BACK-UP AT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLAC ALL STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL KITCHEN AREA BY THREE COMP SINK, REMOVE BLACK MOLD, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT COFFEE MACHINE, AND MOP SINK

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREP WORKING TABLES AT REAR KITCKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES COOKED PORK 100.0F=35#,COOKED CHORIZO 120.0F=25#,COOKED RICE 98.0F=10#.NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $203.51.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F FOR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES,SUPERVISOR CDPH NOTIFIED REGARDING SUCH, LICENSE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION,HOT RUNNING WATER NOW RECOVERED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the cooking equipment,ovens and surfaces in detail,coolers,cutting boards,shelvings in kitchen,manual can opener,housing attached.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT SHIELDED-MUST PROVIDE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. MINOR VIOLATION FROM 05-28-10 INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHEN HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREP COUNTERS AT FRONT KITCKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES CHICKEN,11PDS.=50.5F,BEEF =3PDS. 47.6F,POTATO BEEF ROLLS,21/2PDS.48.5F RESPECTIVELY;ABOVE PRODUCTS WAS LEFT OUT FOR OVER 2HRS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODS OF SUCH MAINTAINED IN COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES ABOVE SAID FOODS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $151.50.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED ABOUT 2-5 HOUSEFLIES IN DINING,MANAGER HAD DOORS AT FRONT REAR OUT DOOR CAFES OPEN.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020,IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,OR PROVIDE SCREEN ON ABOVE SAID DOOR TO PRVENT INSECTS AND RODENTS GAINING ACESS INTO FACILITY. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-04-10.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN HANDLING WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN ON WHEN HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST EMPTY OPENED CAN FOOD INTO STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS,OR STAINLSS BEFORE STORING IN COOLER. ALSO DISH RACKS MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSIDE HOOD-WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT PANELS OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME LOCATION,AND PLASTIC CURTAIN ON WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHES . ALSO REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP NEEDS TO DEFROSTED AND CLEAN.