Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica

June 21, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: WE OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUTTING THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY) AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT PIZZA AREA TOUCHING/ADJUSTING FACE MASK AND CONTINUE TO WORK ON PIZZA DOUGH TO MAKE PIZZA. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN OF THE UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE: RAW CHICKEN TRIPS AT TEMP OF 48.2F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 49.2F; COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 63.8F; RAW FRESH COD AT TEMP OF 50F; HAMACHI AT TEMP OF 45.7F; CRAB MEAT AT TEMP OF 48F; CABBAGE MIX WITH CARROTS AND CUT GREEN LEAVES AT TEMP OF 52.5F; IN HOUSE-MADE CAESAR DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TRAYLINE. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT A TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: PREP COOLER/TRAYLINE AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AIR TEMP OF 52.3F.TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: RAW CHICKEN TRIPS AT TEMP OF 48.2F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 49.2F; COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 63.8F; RAW FRESH COD AT TEMP OF 50F; HAMACHI AT TEMP OF 45.7F; CRAB MEAT AT TEMP OF 48F; CABBAGE MIX WITH CARROTS AND CUT GREEN LEAVES AT TEMP OF 52.5F; IN HOUSE-MADE CAESAR DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-22-2022 REPAIRED
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUES TO MINIMIZE PEST, AND INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: IN USE KNIFE STORED BEHIND THE PREP COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED. PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK OR A CLEAN TRAY.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST PROTECT FROM SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION DISHES, GLASSES STORED ON TOP DINING TABLES; INVERT SAID ITEMS
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SOUTH WALL OF PIZZA AREA.REMOVE. REPAIR ISSUED • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: COLD FOOT HANDLE BROKEN AT HANDWASHING SINK AT NORTH PREP AREA/KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE ON 6-22-2022 SINK REPAIRED
code 51

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 9, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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