La Costa Del Sol

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND AN EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES WITHOUT USING THE THIRD STEP OF SANITIZING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES. COS

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

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CELL PHONE ON THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND THE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK WITH A LEAK AND THE HOT WATER IS VERY HARD TO OPEN. [CA] REPAIR THE HAND WASH SINK.

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

Permits available

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

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND RAW PORK STORED ABOVE POZOLE CONTAINERS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW COOKED OR READY TO EAT FOOD.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

THE PERMIT FEE IS OVERDUE. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT WITHIN 48 HOURS TO AVOID CLOSURE.

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, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE SCOOP'S HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE SMALL ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] KEEP THE SCOOP OUTSIDE THE ICE. COS

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

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO WATER IS GETTING DISPENSED (HOT OR COLD) FROM ONLY ONE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPAIR THE HAND WASH SINK AND YOU MAY WASH YOUR HANDS ON THE DIRTY SIDE OF TH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE HAND WASH SINK GETS REPAIRED.

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

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BEANS AND THE CHEESE AT 46F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

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

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL SPRAY BOTTLE CLEANER STORED ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS. [CA] STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SOME KEYS ON THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS

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

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT 104F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE 120F MINIMUM. COS AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED 110F.

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

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

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

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND COOKING UTENSILS IN THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS

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

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

ONE LIGHT AT THE HOOD DOES NOT WORK. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.

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.

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

MISSING A PROBE TYPE THERMOMETER. [CA] PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE 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

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HAND WASH FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN UNABLE TO READILY CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE A FAUCET IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CHICKEN IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT 46F. [CA] KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

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.