MELI CAFE ON DEARBORN

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING LOCATED BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SQUID, MELONS, FISH, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR FREEZER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING PRE-SET ON TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION ON THE MOUTH PART OF UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRE-SET OR SET UTENSILS SO THAT THE MOUTH PART OF UTENSIL IS PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE TALL 2-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 45.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT HOLDS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SOUP-47.1F, SPARE RIBS-49.1F, CHICKEN-52.9F, RAW STEAK-46.4F-49.5F; SAUSAGE-60.8F, COOKED STEAK-48.7F, PORK CHOPS-46.4F, MEATBALLS-46.3F, COOKED CHICKEN-51.6F, CHEESE-49.8F, OCTOPUS-46.4F AND MAYONNAISE-56.6F.) STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER UNTIL READY FOR PREPARATION/COOKING. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL OF THE PRODUCT, AN ESTIMATE WEIGHT OF 60LBS. VALUED AT $1,000.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND LARGE OPENED CANS OF MUSTARD AND TOMATO SAUCE STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS HAVE BEEN OPENED TO STORE THE UNUSED PRODUCT IN A FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINER OR BAGS. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE REAR REACH IN STAINLESS STEEL COOLERS IS CLOGGED WITH FOOD AND HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA (BY THE COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. -THE STAINLESS STEEL PANEL BEHIND THE HAND WASHING SINK BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS COME UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH. -MUST CAULK AROUND ALL OF THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE WALLS/CEILING. MAINTAIN ALL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THERE IS A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE MIDDLE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF THE STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN COOLERS LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: High temp dish machine not sanitizing properly. found final rinse temp at 130f while machine was being used. Instructed manager to provide 180f or higher for final rinse. critical citation issued 7-38-030. machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Ice scoop stored on ice cubes at bar, instructed to keep off.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LOOSE WIRES ON FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE THE DISH ROOM SPRAYER HEAD SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND SHELVING IN THE REAR PRODUCE STORAGE SPACE, 10 ON THE WALLS AROUND THE SEAFOOD AND PROTEIN COOLER AND 10 AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE SEAFOOD AND PROTEIN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PONDING WATER BEHIND THE SEAFOOD AND PROTEIN COOLERS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PONDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE THE DISH ROOM SPRAYER HEAD SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN BAKERY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. SEAL AT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL SURFACES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP AND SPLATTER OF FOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM FLOORS ON THE RIGHT SIDE BY THE 2-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL AROUND THE PIPES/COUNDUITS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLER.