Chacha Gyro

September 29, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 3LBS OF GYROS SAUCE (55.2F), 20LBS PIZZA PUFFS (48.5F), 10LBS OF STEAK (56.4F), 10LBS. GROUND BEEF (59.9F), 10LBS. OF ITALIAN BEEF (55.OF), 10LBS CORNED BEEF (57.2F), 20LBS OF BURGER/STEAK PATTIES (56.6F-58.9F) AND 8LBS. POLISHES (55.0F). ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISVARDED BY THE OWNER, AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $302. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 5O.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND 6 LARGE FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD/REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND 15 LARGE LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE SUMP PUMP WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES/ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEEDS TO RESEALED AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FRYERS AND THE RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON SITE. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 71.2F-74.4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
code 54
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
code 57

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