Spice Valley

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area. [CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.

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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety manager certificate is expired. [CA] Someone from the facility must take a food safety certificate class within two months and keep a copy of the certificate on file. Food Safety Manager certificate class may be taken on the following websites: 1. Premier Food Safety: https://www.premierfoodsafety.com/food-manager-certification/california\ 2. Learn 2 Serve: https://www.360training.com/learn2serve/food-safety-manager/California 3. Serve Safe Manager: https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager

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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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf of in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.

In plain English

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

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Multiple produce and delivery boxes were stored on the floor area of the front door. [CA] Please conduct a thorough and regular cleaning of the property. Trash and garbage must be properly collected and disposed. If the boxes are going to be used for delivery, please store them in an organized manner.

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

Employee was observed washing the sanitized utensils with clean water. [CA] Washing of any reusable utensils must be conducted in the following order: Wash with soapy water, rinse with clean water, and sanitizer with an approved sanitizer and finally air dry the utensils. Employee and owner were demonstrated on the proper procedure.

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 properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Some individually packaged desserts and snacks, and others made in the facility but stored on the shelf to be delivered to the retail stores do not have any label. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label that complies with the labeling requirements prescribed by the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, Part 5 and label information shall include: 1. The common name of the food 2. If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. 3. An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. 4. The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

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.

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Re-used cardboard (from shipping boxes) used to line shelves and the floor of the cookline. [CA] Do not use cardboard to line shelves or cover the floor area. There is an abundant dust accumulation on the restroom’s exhaust vent. [CA] Conduct a regular cleaning of the exhaust vent.

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

Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

In plain English

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

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

There are multiple missing ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infestation, please replace the missing ceiling panel immediately.

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

There is a gap between the screen door and the concrete floor in the back door. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infestation, please install a weatherstripping on the screen door. The front door was also left open. [CA] To prevent vermin infestation, please keep the doors always closed.

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 is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

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 handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

There is no splash guard separating the handwash sink from the preparation sink back in the kitchen area. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, please install at least six-inch splash guard in between the handwash sink and the preparation sink, and between the handwash sink and the clean utensils storage shelf.

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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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf of in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.

In plain English

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

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

There are multiple missing ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infestation, please replace the missing ceiling panel immediately.

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

Inspector’s notes

The wet rice grinder observed back in the kitchen area is not NSF/ANSI approve or ETL/UL sanitation listed. [CA] Equipment used in the facility must be commercial grade one. Replace the grinder with an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation) equipment one. Many old equipment were stored in the back of the kitchen area. [CA] Please remove all non-working equipment from the facility to provide employees easy access to the back exit and the janitorial sink.

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

Water is leaking from the plumbing structure of the walk-in cooler. [CA] Repair the leak immediately.

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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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

In plain English

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

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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.

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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

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

There are multiple missing ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infestation, please replace the missing ceiling panel immediately.

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

The wall-mounted paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Refill the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser immediately.

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 separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf of in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.

In plain English

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The wet rice grinder observed back in the kitchen area is not NSF/ANSI approve or ETL/UL sanitation listed. [CA] Equipment used in the facility must be commercial grade one. Replace the grinder with an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation) equipment one. Many old equipment were stored in the back of the kitchen area. [CA] Please remove all non-working equipment from the facility to provide employees easy access to the back exit and the janitorial sink.

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

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

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.