GORKHA KITCHEN

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE NOT FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. TCS FOODS ON SITE SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, LAMB, CHICKEN THIGHS, FETA CHEESE AND GOAT. PERSON IN CHARGE CANNOT PROVIDE RECEIPTS OR PROOF WHERE FOOD CAME FROM. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $1,800. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE OF CLEAR BOTTLES STORED ON PREP COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL OR NAME. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM WHEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS CARD BOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA. MUST THROW AWAY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIPPERY FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING RAW CHICKEN. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-15-2024, REPORT #2600218. #54--5-501.116/NOTED GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)/ NOTED EXTERIOR AND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A, D)/ NOTED BROKEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH INTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 NOTED BUCKETS IN WALK-IN COOLER CATCHING DRIPPING WATER FROM WALK-IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADDRESS THE LEAK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOODS STORED IN COOLER

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14/ NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12-----NOTED DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 4-202.16-----NOTED RUSTED SHELVES AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL KITCHEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)/NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND GRIME UNDEARNEATH KITCHEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116/NOTED GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11-----NOTED STRYOFOAM BOARD DUCT TAPED TO REPAIR BROKEN PANEL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS BROKEN CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE 6-201.11-----NOTED FLOORS BEHIND COOK STATIONS IN KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT BAR HANDWASH SINK AND NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HANDSINK AT BAR. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED, "ALL FOOD HANDLERS USE SOAP FROM 'DISHROOM HANDSINK' TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT SINK ADJACENT FROM WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED EXTERIOR AND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHANA MASALA 46.4 F, CHICKEN CURRY 44.2, CHEESE 46.9, GOAT CURRY 44.7, TANDOOR CHICKEN 44, LAMB CURRY 46.4, CHICKEN BREAST 46.2 STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TANDOOR CHICKEN TIKKA 46.5, TIKKA SAUCE 44.2, CHICKEN BREAST 47.1 AT KITCHEN 4 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLD UNIT APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS VALUED $953 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: NOTED FLOUR, ONION SAUCE, AND TAMARIND SAUCE, STORED IN BUCKETS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD DISH SOAP, DISH SANITIZER AND DISH RINSE ADDITIVE. DISCARDED 130 LBS OF SAUCE AND FLOUR VALUED AT $129. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COS, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED TCS FOODS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED BROKEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH INTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDERNEATH DRYING RACK, NOTED 3 DROPPINGS OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT OF GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED BUCKETS IN WALK-IN COOLER CATCHING DRIPPING WATER FROM WALK-IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADDRESS THE LEAK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOODS STORED IN COOLER

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTED SHELVES AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL KITCHEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION USED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND GRIME UNDEARNEATH KITCHEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STRYOFOAM BOARD DUCT TAPED TO REPAIR BROKEN PANEL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS BROKEN CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS BEHIND COOK STATIONS IN KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION# 2586271 CONDUCTED ON 12/04/23 "OBSERVED TIN FOIL TO COVER PIPE BEHIND PREP TABLE KITCHEN. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND RESTORE SURFACE OF PIPE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TIN FOIL TO COVER PIPE BEHIND PREP TABLE KITCHEN. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND RESTORE SURFACE OF PIPE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN LADIES AND MENS WASHROOM WATER DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE CEILING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME, INCLUDING DRY FOODS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION TO ELEVATE SMALL ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA.REPLACE WITH EASILY CLEANABLE AND RAISED SHELF

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.REPAIR/REPLCE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. REPLACE WITH FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS BURNED GREASE INSIDE OVENS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. BROKEN, DIRTY PLASTIC FILM AT THE EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE SHOULD BE REMOVED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED OR PAINTED. EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED PREMISE MAKING YOGURT WITH NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY FOOD CODE RULE. MUST USE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGURT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN APPROVAL IS OBTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED TO THE CDPH FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL TO MAKE YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE, WAITERS STATION AND KITCHEN ON COUNTER TOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE OR MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE OR MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN KITCHEN TO BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO COOKING AND FOOD SERVICE AREA. THE HAND SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE OR MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.