Dalat Cafe Restaurant

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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

The dishwasher is emptying onto the floor when used. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Ensure liquid waste is disposed of through approved means.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

The employee restroom lacks a self closing device. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.

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.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - A large adult rat in the kitchen area near the water heater. - Fresh droppings under the handwash station in the server area. - Numerous fresh droppings in the server area behind the three door cooler. - Dead cockroaches on the deli slicer. - A dead cockroach in the employee restroom. - A dead cockroach on the floor under the deli slicer. - A dead cockroach under the server area table. - A live adult cockroach on the server area table under the reusable utensils. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Monica Huato 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Hung, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

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.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The walls of the facility are in disrepair and unmaintained. - The wall behind the three door cooler in the server area. - The wall under the handwash station in the server area. - The wall in the dry storage room. - The wall behind the customer restroom cabinet. - Throughout the facility where ever 1/2 inch square steel meshing and cardboard has been placed. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.

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.

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

Inspector’s notes

The front door is left open. [CA] Keep the doors closed to prevent entrance and harborage of vermin.

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.

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer at the dishwasher was measured at 0 PPM while actively ware washing. [CA] Ensure to maintain the chlorine concentration at 50 PPM at the dishwasher. [SA] One of the two compartments of the two compartment sink were filled with a chlorine solution at 100 PPM. Facility may use the machine to wash and rinse, but must sanitize manually at the sink until the dishwasher has been repaired.

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

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: 1. In the server area, numerous flies were observed. 2. In the server area and back storage area several rodent droppings were observed. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Clean the droppings and sanitize the affected areas.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The drain pipe for the hand sink in the kitchen area has a severe leak. [CA] Ensure to maintain all plumbing in good repair. [COS] Staff were able to fix the leak at time of the inspection.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, at the only hand sink, staff tried to fix a leak at the drain pipe and left the hand sink inoperable. [CA] An operable hand wash station shall be available at all times for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. Repair within 24 hours. [SA] Staff to wash hands at the mop sink directly next to the hand sink. The mop sink faucet is at the same height as the hand sink with the paper towels and soap available as well.

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.

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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Staff were observed manually washing dishes with a set of disposable gloves on then moved on to prepare shrimp by moving the pot of shrimp without changing gloves and washing hands. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required. [COS] Staff removed gloves and washed hands prior to changing tasks.

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.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Staff were observed skipping the sanitizing step of ware washing when manually washing a large pot. [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] Staff was able to sanitize the dishes in a chlorine solution in one of the basins of the two compartment sink.

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.

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

A bucket of shrimp was found on the floor under the drainboard of the two compartment sink. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Sides of coolers, shelves, and handles of cooler observed to have built up debris. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement action from this department.

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

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

No food handler cards were available upon request. [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.

In plain English

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Numerous metal colanders are in disrepair and are breaking down. [CA] Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Replace the colanders.

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

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Flies were found throughout the facility on the walls, ceilings, and non-food contact surfaces of equpment. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Provide pest control as necessary.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, at the two compartment sink, the faucet is in disrepair. The faucet has broken and is taped together. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

A bucket of shrimp was found thawing on the floor in still water. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [COS] Staff drained the bucket of shrimp into a colander and moved to walk in cooler.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Floors and walls observed to be cracks and small holes. Floors observed to have built up debris especially under cookline. [CA] Repair floors and walls and maintain in good repair. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement action from this department.

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.