Back A Yard Caribbean Grill

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

1. In the prep fridge inserts, measured cut tomatoes and unshelled boiled eggs at 57F. In the two door cooler underneath prep fridge, measured salsa at 57F. Per PIC, PHFs were prepped at 12pm. 2. In upright hot box, measured chicken drumsticks at 130F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be kept at 41F and below or 135F and above. [SA] 1. Potentially hazardous foods were moved to working upright fridge, then placed in ice bath for cold holding. [COS] 2. Chicken drumsticks were reheated to 165F before being returned to hot holding.

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Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

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In upright fridge by the backdoor, observed 7-8 sheet pans of parcooked chicken. Per chef, chicken was parcooked at their 13th street location and brought over. [CA] Parcooking chicken requires a variance from the California Retail Food Code granted by the California Department of Public Health. Provide a variance for parcooking chicken or cease process. [COS] Chicken was impounded. After consultation with Senior EHS G. Gonzalez, the location on 13th street has a PFR from the California Department of Public Health. Provide the certification letter of the PFR that shows what was approved for the Processed Food Registration operation.

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

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By front service counter, observed bucket with a wiping cloth inside handwashing sink. [CA] Handwashing sinks shall be kept clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

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1. Observed warewashing sink not sealed to the wall. 2. The prep cooler is not maintaining PHFs at 41F or below. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative, in good repair, and installed properly. Seal warewashing sink to the wall to prevent gaping.

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

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Observed quat ammonia test strips to be one month expired. [CA] Testing equipment and materials, such as test strips, shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during warewashing.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

At the time of inspection, no guest bathroom was available. Facility offers on site dining. [CA] Permanent food facilities shall provide clean toilet facilities for consumers and guests where there is on site consumption of food.

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Food separated and protected

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In the middle upright fridge, observed raw chicken patties and raw shrimp stored above ready to eat foods. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store raw meat and other raw animal products under ready to eat food items. [COS] PIC moved raw chicken and raw shrimp under ready to eat foods.

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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

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Cardboard was found being used to line the shelf where the sodas are stored in the front of house area. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

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The back door of the kitchen was propped open while the parcooked chicken was found cooling. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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Hot and cold water available

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Water at the staff restroom measured at a maximum of 67F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

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Facility was observed parcooking chicken. Per chef, they mark the chicken on the grill, cool it down, and store overnight for the next day. Chicken measured between 70-80F. Per chef, they marked the chicken between 10-30 minutes prior. [CA] Parcooking chicken requires a variance from the California Retail Food Code granted by the California Department of Public Health. Provide a variance for parcooking chicken or cease process. [COS] Chicken was finished cooking in the oven to a minimum internal temperature of 165F.

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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Several of the food handler cards were observed to be expired. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

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Repeat Violation: The hand wash station in the employee restroom had the permanently installed soap dispenser empty. A pump bottle of soap was available. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

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Quaternary Ammonia based sanitizer at the three compartment sink measured at 0 ppm. Sanitizer solution coming out of the dispenser measured at less than 100 ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Solution was adjusted manually. Service, repair, or replace the dispenser system.

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

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Open bulk foods were found to not be in containers with tight fitting lids. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

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The sprayer faucet at the three compartment sink leaks. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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Food separated and protected

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A box of raw chicken was found being stored on a trash can. Per cook, they were going to start cooking it. [CA] Food utensil (i.e. cutting board, baking pan, platters) shall not be used on top of a trash can to prevent cross contamination. [COS] Cook moved the box of chicken off of the trash can.

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. In the employee restroom the paper towel dispenser was out of paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] PIC restocked the dispenser at time of the inspection. 2. The hand wash station near the cook line had the permanently installed soap dispenser empty. A pump bottle of soap was available. 3. The hand wash station in the employee restroom had the permanently installed soap dispenser empty. A pump bottle of soap was available. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

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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.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Facility does not offer restrooms for customers but offers outdoor dine in seating. [CA] Ensure to provide customers with restroom facilities or cease in door and out door dining. A Food Facility that was constructed before January 1, 2004, that has been in continuous operating since January 1, 2004, and that provides space for the consumption of food on the premises shall either provide clean toilet facilities in good repair for consumers, guests, or invitees on property used in connection with, or in, the food facility or prominently post a sign within the food facility in a public area stating that toilet facilities are not provided. Note: Facility went through a change of ownership in 2022.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

The presented Food Safety Certificate was provided at a different facility. [CA] There shall be at least one food safety certified owner or employee at each food facility. No certified person at a food facility may serve at any other food facility as the person required to be certified.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.