Pure Tea Bar

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The floors have grease and food particles throughout, mostly under equipment and against the walls [CA] Thoroughly clean the floors, especially under equipment.

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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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.

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

Inspector’s notes

Most all equipment has encrusted food particles and/or grease on them. [CA] Thoroughly clean all equipment.

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.

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The water at the dish sink does not reach a minimum of 120 degrees F. [CA] The water must reach 120 degrees F.

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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed the wiping towels not being stored in sanitizer between each use. [CA] Provide a bucket for the wiping towels to be kept in.

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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Several light bulbs are out including under the hood. [CA] Replace all of the light bulbs so that all are on and working properly.

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.

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed several cockroaches in the glue boards. [CA] Discard the full glue boards and replace with new. No live roaches observed. Take effective measures to eliminate roaches from inside the facility. 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.

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

There was not any paper towels at the hand sinks. [CA] The hand washing sinks soap and paper towel dispensers must have soap and paper towels inside of them for proper hand washing. Owner placed paper towels next to the kitchen hand washing sink. Please refill the empty paper towel dispensers.

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

Inspector’s notes

The back door and screen door have gaps underneath them. [CA] The gaps must be closed in order to keep out the insects.

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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The front prep unit is holding food about 44 degrees F. The back right side prep unit is also holding food about 44 degrees F. [CA] All refrigerators must be able to hold the potentially hazardous food s at 41 degrees F and below. The owner moved the piece of meat that was in the beverage topping unit to a refrigerator that is holding food less than 41 degrees F. Do not use the refrigerator for PHFs until they are able to hold food at 41 degrees F maximum.

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.

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash station within the prep area has paper towels outside of dispenser at the time of inspection. [CA] Paper towels shall be stored inside the dispenser to prevent potential contamination.

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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food manager certification has expire for Truc Le (4/5/24). Per PIC, he is in the process of obtaining a new food manger certification. [CA] Obtain a new food manger certification within 60-days.

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.

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

Inspector’s notes

The facility has some equipment in the back of the facility that is no longer in use or part of the operation. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Hood filters have grease and dust build up at the time of inspection. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.

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.

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine has a mold like substance in the interior panel at the time of inspection. [CA] Clean/sanitize the ice machine per manufactures specifications.

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.