Mellos Carry Outs

March 27, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 114.2F, 1LB OF SLICED GYRO MEAT(LAMB AND BEEF), $10.00 112.4F, 1LB OF CHILI, $3.00 112.F3, 1LB OF MARINARA SAUCE , $2.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED/COMBINED WITH VIOLATION BELOW.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 55.6F, 1LB, OF HUMMUS, $2.00 49.3F, 1LB, OF SLICED TOMATOES, $2.00 50.4F, 2LBS, OF TAZIKI SAUCE, $3.00 48.2F, 2LBS OF HOT DOGS, $7.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $14.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COOK LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) NOTED IN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40.0F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER DRY STORAGE ALONG CORNER/FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STAIR CASE LEADING TO DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA NEAR BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING UNITS RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT.MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
code 58

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