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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS LISTING INGREDIENTS FOR PACKAGED GUACAMOLE, SALSA, ETC, DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE FOR RAW OYSTERS DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON ICE IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELLSTOCK SHALL BE OBTAINED IN CONTAINERS BEARING LEGIBLE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION TAGS THAT ARE AFFIXED BY THE HARVESTER AND KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS LISTING INGREDIENTS FOR PACKAGED GUACAMOLE, SALSA, ETC, DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2567758 ON 11-30-22:53- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LBS OF PORK SKINS WITH MEAT AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65.5F AND BEING STORED AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER STORE TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A,D) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED A PREP TABLE STORED UNDER A SEWER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOODS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT A PREP TABLE BY THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL FOOD PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ALL FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY, HOT WATER RANGED IN TEMPERATURE FROM 93F-95F AT ALL FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS AND FROM 95F-104F AT ALL FOOD PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES AND ALL FOOD PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE BOILER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A COVERING ON SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS IT COULD BE USED AS A HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER (MEAT) INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER DEEP FRYERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UPSTAIRS AND DOWN IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS, FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE FISH AREA COMING LOOSE FROM WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL WOMEN TOILET ROOMS AND ANY SHARED TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORING UNDER COUNTERS ON DELI SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND CLEAN UNDER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS WITH PEELED PAINTED FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM/BEER STORAGE BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE NON WORKING LIGHT IN FISH WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PORVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AS AREA WAS DIM ON LEFT SIDE OF WALK IN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR THE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN COVERING THE HOOD, CEILING TILES AND THE LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR (BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER) NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USED CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE HOSE USED FOR CLEANING THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN VARIOUS BACK OF THE HOUSE FOOD PREP AREAS AND UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOLOWING AREAS STAINED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, MEAT DEPT.,FISH, AND PRODUCE PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELF'S, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR OVEN, AND THE UNUSED SANDWICH PRESS NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN DELI, REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIGHTS OUT AT COOKING AREA HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT ARE OUT.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO 90-DAY TAGS/RECORD KEEPING FOR MUSSELS/SHELLFISH PURCHASED AND SOLD ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT IDENTITY SOURCE(TAGS/LABEL) SHALL BE MAINTAINED 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE THE CONTAINER IS EMPTIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN GLASS OF REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR OF FROZEN DINNER SECTION ON DISPLAY FLOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF DEBRIS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN SEAFOOD AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND I1ST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE: 6LBS MUSSELS(52.8F-53.6F),8LBS CLAMS(49.6F), 3LBS BLUE CRAB(49.2F),18LBS SALMON(47.3F),21LBS SHRIMP(45.5F-47.0F, 3LBS CALAMARI(47F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT.60 LBS, VALUE $431.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTICED VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEATS) BEING STORED ON SITE AND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL OR VARIANCE FROM CDPH. MUST CEASE AND DESIST, REMOVE MACHINE AND CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL/VARIENCE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPETION NOT TO BE USED UNTIL APPROVED FOR OPERATION BY CDPH. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS, APPROX. WT. 24LBS, VALUE $144. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER DUMPSTER PROVIDING A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE, AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT WASHBOWL OF CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN FRONT OF STORE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND I1ST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.(SWEATERS, ETC.) MUST RELOCATE.