Memo's Restaurant

August 23, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AND PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE BAR AND PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: UNABLE TO VERIFY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE USING THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED/REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
code 16
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS; THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: FOUND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (VITIMINS, ETC.) STORED THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND DISH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN A SEPARATE DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 28
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE BEER COOLER INSIDE THE BAR, AND THE PREP/STORAGE TABLES (BOTTOM SHELVES) INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA, THE PREP AREA, INSIDE THE STORAGE "BUS", AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED OLD FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED BROKEN BASE COVING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DELI SLICER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASE COVING TILES AND HOLE, AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE BUS BEING USED TO STORE TO-GO/SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE STORAGE BUS THAT ARE UNRELATED TO THE BUSINESS OPERATION, REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, AND STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 24, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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