T Tasty House

June 21, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING BY FOOD HANDLERS DUE TO LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT AND STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER BLOCKING ACCESS TO SAID SINK. ALSO, NOTED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA AT FRONT DINING AREA WITH NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK FOR HANDWASHING. PREMISES WAS LICENSED ON 02/10/10 AND DID NOT NOTIFY CDPH THAT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA WAS ADDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS FROM BLOCKING HAND WASH SINK AND REMOVE NEWLY ADDED BEVERAGE AND FOOD EQUIPMENT/HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM FRONT PREP AREA AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 11Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REFILLED SOAP DISPENSER AT SAID SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 12Priority
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: FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WOMENS TOILET ROOM NEXT TO WASHBOWL, NEXT TO STORAGE UNIT IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, AND FRONT CASHIER AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR PLASTIC TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, NO GARBAGE CANS NOR GROCERY BAGS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE BULK CHEMICAL CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: SEAL RAW WOOD AT NOODLE MAKER UNIT AND REMOVE MULTI-USE ITEMS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STORAGE ITEMS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: NOODLE MAKER UNIT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, HAND WASH SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, GREASE TRAPS, PREP TABLES, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, SHELVES, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FREEZER, MEAT SLICER, FOOD CONTAINERS, KNIVES, CUTTING BOARDS, AND BURNERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP AND SPILLS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA, VENTS IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AND HALLWAY TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND STAINS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAK AT FRUIT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT DINING AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ITEMS FROM HALLWAY AND PREP AREAS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
code 43

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