Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica

October 7, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND APPX.8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,HALL WAY TO TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,DINING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    code 18
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751451 4/6/16 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH ,MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MARKET AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,BECAUSE I OBSERVED BREAD BEING WRAPPED AND MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRI ON IT.#41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR,INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
    code 29
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CUTTING BOARDS ,DISH WASHING AREA- SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACK CARTS,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,DOOR JAMS,FAN GUARD COVERS,BAKERY PREP AREA-MIXERS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA REACH IN FREEZER
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA.PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AT DISH MACHINE
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PIZZA PREP AREA
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 6, 2016: 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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