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Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica
May 18, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings11
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK FOR DISCARDED BEVERAGES INTO A STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER NOTED SLICING READY TO EAT BREAD WITH BARE HAND. MANAGER PROVIDED GLOVES FOR FOOD HANDLER AND BREAD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER ICE SHOOT WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: NOTED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS AIOLI, SEASONED ARTICHOKES, PEELED GARLIC IN OLIVE OIL EITHER NOT LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OR PAST ITS LABELED EXPIRATION DATE. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARED TCS FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: NOTED THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH A DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND WITHIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE BAKERY HAND SINK.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED, THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS AMEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE EXTERIOR COOLER AT THE FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY/COFFEE PREP.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: CIELING VENT IN THE DISH ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT. • CRACKED DAMAGED COVING TILE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. • FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE WOOD GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK ON THE PIZZA PREP LINE, UNDER THE CLEAN GLASSWARE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE NORTH BAR, FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY.-----WALL UNDER THE SCRAPPER SINK IN THE DISH ROOM WITH BLACK DRIPPING SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on July 21, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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