Mama's Luncheonette

Official wording

Observed food handler push garbage down into the garbage container in the kitchen. Food handler took off gloves and proceeded to put on new gloves without washing hands first. Observed food handler wiping gloved hands on wiping cloth with food on it. Observed another food handler with gloves remove gloves and didn't wash hands before proceeding to next task. Once food handlers have contaminated their gloves or hands they shall wash their hands prior to putting on new gloves or beginning food handling cleaning, utilizing warewashing sink. COS. One employee began to use the three-compartment sink for hand washing. Use only hand wash sink for hand washing.

Inspector’s notes

Minor violations were also observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.