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Green Tomato Cafe

October 15, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED TO WASH MULTIUSE UTENSILS AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE FINAL RINSE SANITIZER IS READING 134.0F.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180.0F OR ABOVE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL CDPH.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2.5LBS.CORN SALSA 48.2F-48.9F,1-DOZEN BOILED EGGS 56.5F,3LBS. PINEAPPLE COLESLAW 47.6F,49.5F,50.0F,51.3F,4-OZ GREEN LEAFY SPINACH 54.7F,3LBS.SLICED TURKEY 49.5F-51.6F,3LBS. JERK CHICKEN 54.5F,3LBS. HUMMUS 49.1F,3LBS. GRILLED CHICKEN 53.6F,4.5LBS. TUNA 49.1F,50.1F,50.7F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 52.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.25.4LBS.$200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.3F WITH TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON COOLER.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FLOOR MIXER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Removal Of Suspension Sign

code 63

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 29, 2017: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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