Cafe Mimoza

August 8, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: Observed no employee health policy in place at this time. Instructed management to establish employee health policy and have all active employees sign. 90 day grace period.Priority Foundation 7-38-010,No Citation issued at this time.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: Observed no vomitting and diarrheal clean-up kit on site at this time. Instructed to provide kit including gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and a cleaning solution effective against Norovirus. 90 day grace period.Priority foundation 7-38-005, No citation issued at this time.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: Observed black and pink, slimy, mold-like substances inside ice machine. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed management to remove all ice,clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority Foundation 7-38-005, citation issued.
code 16
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: Refrigerator across from grill is not maintaining proper temperature. Ambient air measured 45.9. This equipment is tagged held for inspection. Must not use until the cdph office notified for tag removal. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain proper temperature of 41 f or colder at all times. No TCS foods inside cooler and facility has other working cooler and is not open and operating.Priority Violation 7-38-005, No citation issued at this time.(cos)
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Observed deep grooves in cutting board. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain a smooth cutting surface.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Observed excessive build up of gum and debris underneath top of bar on customer dining side. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: Observed the 3 compartment sink in bar area drains slowly with water going from center compartment to right compartment before completely draining. Instructed to repair and maintain. • Observed no backflow prevention device installed on service sink in rear near restrooms. Instructed to install and maintain.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: Observed uncovered trash receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in women's room.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Observed build-up of grease and dirt on wall behind 3 compartment sink and oven in kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. • Observed cobwebs and a hold in the corner formed by wall that separates bar from kitchen and standing freezer. Instructed to detail clean, repair, and maintain in good condition. • Observed build up of black grease and dirt on hood over oven. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. • Observed unused equipment in basement including pizza oven connected to gas line, large mixer, mini fridge, full size refrigerator, coffee equipment, and various other items. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, clean, and maintain.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: Observed incomplete food handler certificates on premises. Instructed to maintain physical copies of all food handler certificates on premises for all employees at all times.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: Observed no allergen training on site. Instructed to keep and maintain allergen training on premises.
code 58

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Compared with No Entry on July 29, 2019: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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