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Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE METAL FLAP. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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 ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

ONE LIGHT AT THE HOOD IS NOT WORKING. [CA] ENSURE THE LIGHTS ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SANITIZER SOLUTION SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT A LABEL. [CA] PROVIDE LABEL. 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

MISSING THE LOCKERS FOR THE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS. [CA] PROVIDE A LOCKER. FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND THE BACK SCREEN DOOR WITH A GAP GREATER THAN 3 INCHES ON THE TOP. [CA] REDUCE THE GAP TO NO LARGER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE GLASS DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] REPAIR THE HANDLE.

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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CEILING PANEL MISSING IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE THE CEILING COVER.

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

Person in charge present and performing duties

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

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FRYER OUTSIDE THE HOOD CANOPY ON A TABLE. [CA] ENSURE TO HAVE THE FRYER UNDER THE HOOD.

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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FLOORS AND THE WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS AND THE WALLS MORE OFTEN.

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 MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A JACKET AND A PURSE STORED ON THE SHELF CONTAINING DRY FOOD. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND THE FRONT DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE DOOR TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE 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.

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. [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

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE TABLE IN THE KITCHEN MORE OFTEN.

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

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SAC OF SUGAR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

THIRD TIME VIOLATION MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS WITHIN 2 WEEKS.

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 obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

FOUND YOGURT MADE FROM HOME. [CA] NO FOOD SHALL BE SOLD AT THIS FACILITY MADE AT HOME. NOTE: THE YOGURT WILL BE TAKEN HOME THIS ONE TIME. IN ORDER TO MAKE THE YOGURT ON SITE YOU NEED A CDFA LICENSE. DISCONTINUE MAKING YOGURT.

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

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LARGE OPEN BAG WITH RICE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] ONCE OPENED, STORE ITS INGREDIENTS IN A FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINER WITH A LID AND LABEL.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BAG WITH USED WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE THE SINK. [CA] ENSURE THE HAND WASH SINK IS 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

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ON THE FLOOR GOING THROUGH COOLING. FOUND A COUPLE OF ONION SACS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND A SAC WITH RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PLACE THE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.

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

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE HOOD BAFFLES. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.

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

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CHLORINE SANITIZER LEVEL AT 50 PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE 100 PPM LEVELS.

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 A CELL PHONE STORED 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.