Kitchen + Kocktails

April 4, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE WATER TO HANDSINK, PIC RESTORED HOT & COLD WATER . NOW HANDSINK IN DISH HAS COLD & HOT WATER BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER: LOBSTER TAIL AT 71.2F, LAMB CHOPS RANGING 45.6F-48.2F, CATFISH RANGING FROM 53.4-57.3F, CHICKEN AT 68.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 470 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,670.22 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS OF ARESOLE FLYING INSECT KILLER AT BAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED
code 28
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION#60
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 AT BAR, 5 IN FRONT PREP, 10 IN REAR PREP, 5 IN DISHWASHING AREA, 5 IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 15 BEHIND SODA MACHINE AREA & DRY STORAGE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. 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: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED DISH RACKS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. • OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMING BOX EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATUREOVER 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • SEE VIOLATION #60
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596190 CONDUCTED ON 6/12/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#35) 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FOLLOWING ITEMS SALMON, CATFISH AND CHICKEN THAWING IN FOOD GRADE BUCKETS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES. (#55) 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. (#55) 6-501.11 NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN (#55) 6-501.11 NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN NEED OF GROUT IN REAR PREP, DISH AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. (#56) 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. (#56) 6-303.11 OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (#56) 4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FILTERS & EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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