Sammy's Red Hot

May 31, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Observed both reach in coolers across from cook line at improper temperature of 58.5f, holding potentially hazardous. Also observed walk in cooler on premises at improper temp of 60.1f, holding potentially hazardous. Cooler and walk in were both tagged during inspection. Instructed site to not to remove tag. Instructed site to contact Cdph for tag removal. Instructed site to service both coolers and walk in cooler and ensure temperatures are below 40.0f, at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed the following potentially hazardous stored at improper temperature: At room temperature on top of microwave located next to cook line area 84.2f, 1lb of fried fish cakes, at a value of $3.00 87.6f, 2lbs of fried chicken, at a value of $2.00 Cooler, across from cook line: 59.7f, 20lbs of Vienna beef hot dogs, at a value of $8.00 50.4f, 3lbs of sliced ham at a value of $17.00 55.4f, 10lbs of tzatziki sauce, at $8.00 53.3f, 5lbs Turkey bacon, at a value of $12.00 50.3f, 5lbs of Spicy Polish, at a value of $17.00 50.4f, 3lbs of sliced turkey, at a value of $17.00 Inside walk in cooler: 55.5f, 40lbs of chicken wings, at a value of $95.00 54.6f, 200lbs of chicken thighs and legs, at a value of $407.00 56.7f, 15lbs of eggs, at a value of $38.00 54.5f, 18lbs of vanilla ice cream mix, at a value of $243.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 322 of at a total value of $867.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: Observed no certified food service manager on site while potential hazardous foods chicken, sliced turkey, sliced ham, etc. were being prepared and or served. Instructed site that certified food service manager must be on site whenever potentially hazardous prepared and or served. Serious violation #7-38-012
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Serious Violation 7-38-030
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Observed previous minor violations from report # 2145524, date: 2/26/18, not corrected. Violations 32- OBSERVED GASKET TORN FROM GLASS DOOR FREEZER. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED SNAPPLE COOLER WITH PLASTIC LID CRACKED AND COVERED IN TAPE. MUST REPAIR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD POSTS AND BACK PANELING WHERE FOOD IS STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SEVERELY DAMAGED AROUND EDGES, SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT FIT TIGHTLY AGAINST THE DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR AND GASKETS SO THAT THE DOOR FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND MAKES A TIGHT SEAL WITH THE FRAME. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATING IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN. 32- OBSERVED PREP TABLE LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO COOK LINE HAND SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARD. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT FOOD PREP ACTIVITIES OR RELOCATE TABLE. 35- OBSERVED SODA COMPRESSOR AND SODA STORED IN BASEMENT WHERE CEILING IS UNFINISHED, UN-SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINISHED CEILING (SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE) WHERE SODA COMPRESSOR AND SODA IS STORED. 38- OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ONLY A FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER CATCH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER MOP SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. 41- MUST REMOVE UNUSED/UNWANTED EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS FRYER) FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER OR IN REAR STORAGE. MUST STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. Instructed site to correct violation by re inspection date. Serious Violation # 7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed leak inside walk in freezer unit that spills out to outside area. Instructed site to repair and maintain.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND DRY AREAS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed large whole in wall at end of front counter area near exit. Instructed site to repair area. Maintain at all times. Also must repair peeling paint on ceiling by monster drink machine. Also must repair peeling paint by monster drink machine. Observed loose wall and floor junction inside walk in cooler area. Instructed site to repair and maintain, at all times.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Observed no thermometer inside all coolers on premises. Also observed no stem thermometer on premises. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
code 40
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Observed establishment not complying with clean indoor air ordinance. At time of inspection observed lit/burning cigarette behind front counter of restaurant. Site corrected violation during inspection. Informed site that the clean indoor air ordinance prohibits smoking in virtually all enclosed public places and enclosed places of employment, including but not necessarily limited to bars, restaurants, shopping malls, recreational facilities (including enclosed sports arenas, stadiums, swimming pools, ice and roller rinks, arcades and bowling alleys), concert halls, auditoriums, convention facilities, government buildings and vehicles, public transportation facilities, coin laundries, meeting rooms, private clubs, public restrooms, lobbies, reception areas, hallways and other common-use areas in public buildings, apartment buildings and condominium buildings. The ordinance also prohibits smoking within 15 feet of the entrance and exit of these establishments. Instructed site to comply with clean indoor ordinance. Site corrected violation during inspection. Serious violation # 7-32-010
code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 26, 2018: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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