California Pizza Kitchen

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Items in the open top unit reading 48-52F(onions cheese corn peppers) Maintain items 41F or below PIC removing items to cool/hold 41F or below PIC to submerge in ice repair is scheduled per PIC
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit flies at the bar Evidence of mouse activity in the dining location(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Discussed with the manager to develop an action plan moving forward.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Provide an internal thermometer in the walk in refrigeration unit
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: High temp dish machine rinse guage cover is missing.Replace to prevent possible damage. Pasta station-Open top refrigeration unit not operating.Repair
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the soda gun drain hose to remove built up soils. Dining--Clean the interiors of the booth seats under cushions to remove evidence of mouse droppings Address the issue with pest control
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: There are gaps & cracks observed at the exterior base of the patio windows.Seal all gaps & cracks to prevent possible pest access.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Ice machine is leaking.repair
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floor around the ice machine to remove excess water. Maintain floor clean & dry
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 6, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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