Big Basin Cafe

Official wording

Plan review

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

In plain English

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.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

In the 3 door reach in refrigerator, observed scoop handle stored in direct contact with tuna salad. [CA] Ensure scoops in food containers are stored with the handle away from the food item to prevent possible contamination of food.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility operating without a janitorial (mop) sink installed. Per previous permit condition, facility required to installed a mop sink through plan check. Per operator, wastewater is currently disposed through the toilet and the floor sink underneath the warewash machine. Observed a wet mop stored in a bin with used wiping cloths. [CA] Ensure a janitorial sink is installed within the facility to allow for disposal and drainage of wastewater. Ensure mops are hung over a janitorial sink to air dry.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.