Etminan Market - Deli

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed some rodent droppings on the floor under the milk crates. According to the owner they must be old as there is not currently a rodent issue in the facility. [CA] Remove the milk crates and thoroughly clean the floors. Protect food from contamination and continue with the pest control service.

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 obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

According to the owner the potato salad is made at home. [CA] Food must be from an approved source or properly documented. The potato salad was removed from sale and the owner will take it back home.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

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

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings on the floor and on the rice containers. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize. Take effective measures measures to eliminate rodents from inside the facility. Facility to remain closed until permission to open is given .

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

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There are not any test strips. [CA] Provide and use test strips to monitor concentration of sanitizer.

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

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

There is not a probe thermometer in the facility for the hot food. [CA] Obtain and use the probe thermometer for reheating and hot holding temperatures.

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

Observed several rodent droppings on the floor in the back storage room. According to the owner they have been there an just need to be cleaned up. He did show me the hole in the ceiling where the rodent was entering from and it is closed up now. Thoroughly clean up the droppings and sanitize. Continue to take effective measures to eliminate rodents from inside the store. A reinspection will be made.

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

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

The back room is dark. A flashlight is needed in order to see. There is one light that is not lighting up the entire back room properly. [CA] Increase the lighting so that all areas are visible for cleaning purposes.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.