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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREAS AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE, 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN THE WAREHOUSE AREA AND 15 DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE GREEN ELECTRICAL CABINET IN THE WAREHOUSE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASH TEMPERATURE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT 91F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE WASH TEMPERATURE MUST BE ABOVE 120F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRY CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE OVENS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS BEING USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SEWAGE SYSTEM TO PREVENT WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INADEQUATE NUMBER OF WASHROOMS PRESENT IN THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED WITH 3 WASHROOMS. UPON INSPECTION, OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM ONLY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM WITH A HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED A ROTTING WOOD BOARD COVERING A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND PROVIDE A COVER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEMENT FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE OFF ALL PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT AND REFINISH FLOOR WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEAL TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRY CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED A ROTTING WOOD BOARD COVERING A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND PROVIDE A COVER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEMENT FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE OFF ALL PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT AND REFINISH FLOOR WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEAL TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE COOKING CLASS FOOD DEMONSTRATION AREA. OR CHANGE OPERATION TO REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 15 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND BY THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRY CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED A ROTTING WOOD BOARD COVERING A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND PROVIDE A COVER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEMENT FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE OFF ALL PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT AND REFINISH FLOOR WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEAL TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL LARGE UNUSED COOKWARE FROM PREMISE, AND MAINTAIN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, NEXT TO FRESH PLAN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH PLAN WALK-IN COOLER WITH LEAKING CONDENSING UNIT. LEAK WAS NOT OVER OR NEAR FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN DISH PIT AREA AND COOKING CLASS DEMO AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER, BOXES AND WOODEN CEILING PLANKS, THROUGHOUT ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/CHANGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE DISHWASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPELY SANITIZING. MACHINE WAS BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 0PPM CHLORINE FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE MACHINE AND DO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECT PPM LEVEL IS REACHED. MUST CONTACT THE CDPH WHEN REPAIRED, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, NEXT TO FRESH PLAN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH PLAN WALK-IN COOLER WITH LEAKING CONDENSING UNIT. LEAK WAS NOT OVER OR NEAR FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK LOCATED UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN DISH PIT AREA AND COOKING CLASS DEMO AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER, BOXES AND WOODEN CEILING PLANKS, THROUGHOUT ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/CHANGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.