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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ADEQUATELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. SERVICED BY ECO LAB AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP FILLED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE. MUST SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND CONDENSOR FAN FILLED WITH DUST LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2562235 CONDUCTED ON 8/16/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE ALLEY EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FAR LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE ON THE MENU FOR THESE ITEMS. EMPLOYEE ADDED THE DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE TO THE MENUS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE ALLEY EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FAR LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD OF THE DISHMACHINE IS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE DISH AREA, AND OVER BY THE OVENS NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESS NOT APPROVED BY REGULATORY(CDPH)AUTHORITY. OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN VACUUM PACKAGING ON A CART IN LOCKED LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. FOOD ITEMS WERE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AND CART HAD JUST BEEN PLACED THERE. NO HACCP/VARIANCE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE OR CEASE AND DESIST PROCESS. SEE VIOLATION #32

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOOD ITEMS (PATE, RABBIT, SAUSAGE AND CURED PORK) VACUUM PACKED AND STORED ON A CART IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MANAGER STATED ITEMS WOULD BE HELD OVER 48 HRS. SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESS NOT APPROVED BY CDPH. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH AND SUBMIT REQUEST FOR VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION ON HOW TO PROCEED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 54LBS AND VALUE $1200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA ON WALL, EXTERIOR OF BOTTLES AND COUNTER. ALSO NOTED 12 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND AT CEILING BY DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES STACKED/STORED ON RACK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND AT REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING OF DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND BULK CONTAINERS/BAGS, OF FLOUR SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BY EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND AREA OF BAR IN BASEMENT OF SPLASHES. REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENT AT WALL ABOVE COFFEE STAION OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID, TOP, SIDES AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND BULK CONTAINERS/BAGS, OF FLOUR SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BY EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND AREA OF BAR IN BASEMENT OF SPLASHES. REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENT AT WALL ABOVE COFFEE STAION OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELL FISH STOCK TAG WITH APPX.15 LBS. OF MUSSELS IN A PAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST KEEP 90- DAY TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED AND SOLD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.15LBS.$30.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 B2)

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010 B)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF AND GLASSES ON DINING ROOM TABLES AND COVER SILVER WARE .

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON DRAWER OF PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP,BROKEN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS,POTATOE PEELER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES,ROLLING CART.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREA,BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN SAME AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE AROUND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING DOOR TO COMPRESSOR ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BAR AREA,LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED