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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD, AND REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON REAR PIPES OVER PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RESEAL.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED YOGURT AT 43.5-45.1F AND CUT FRUIT AT 52.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100 GALLONS OF FOOD AND 1# OF FRUIT WORTH APPROXIMATELY $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WERE DISHES AND UTENSILS STACKED INSIDE OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY DISHES OR UTENSILS IN THE SINK AND THAT IT IS TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PALETAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PALETAS. DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROVIDE LABELS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COVERS FOR CONDIMENTS FOR ICE CREAM (NUTS, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERS OR EXTEND ABOVE SHIELD

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LARGE HOLE NOTED IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. REPAIR MOLDED SURFACE AT BASE OF UTILITY SINK.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE FLIES NOTED ON SITE. 7 LARGE HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS AND BEAMS IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. OVER 15 SMALL FRUIT FLIES FLYING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PALETAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PALETAS. DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROVIDE LABELS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COVERS FOR CONDIMENTS FOR ICE CREAM (NUTS, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERS OR EXTEND ABOVE SHIELD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS (SUGAR) AND EXTERIOR OF FLAVOR/SYRUP CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, STICKY SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LARGE HOLE NOTED IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. REPAIR MOLDED SURFACE AT BASE OF UTILITY SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST OBSERVED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED NON HANDLE CUP WITHIN BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR. REPLACE CUP WITH HANDLED SCOOP AND HAVE HANDLE FACING OUT OF PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CHEST COOLER WAS 51.8F BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SLICED FRUITS ARE STORED CHEST COOLER WILL BE TAGGED AT THIS TIME MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WITH RECEIPT OF REPAIR FOR COOLER TO CDPH FAX#312-746-4240 ATTENTION A.LOPEZ ALSO THERMOMETER OUTSIDE COOLER WAS 45.0F CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT CHEST COOLER BEHIND FFONT PREP AREA FOOD PRODUCTS RANG FROM 51.6F INTERNAL TO 53.5F SUCH AS SLICED FRUITS STRAWBERRIES,PINNAPPLES, BANANAS, APPLES, MELONS AND GRAPES WEIGHT 6 POUNDS COST$120 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED FOOD PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION CHEST COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.MUST REMOVE RUST & CALCIUM BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

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.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.MUST PROVIDE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

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.MUST CLEAN MOP SINK BASIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST PROVIDE A WALL ACCESS PANEL AT MOP SINK.

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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE FREEZER THERMOMETERS.