Tastea

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR TWO EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE CARDS.

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 handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT TWO OF THE 3 HAND WASH SINKS (FRONT AND KITCHEN). [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS.

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

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE SIDE AREA. FOUND DUST ON THE FRONT OF THE REACH DOWN FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] CLEAN THESE AREAS 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

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE TIME FOR THE TAPIOCA PEARLS WHEN USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. [CA] PROVIDE TIME. SEE VC&D

In plain English

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

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM.

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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

THE FLOORS ARE STICKY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS MORE OFTEN. FOUND A COUPLE OF EMPTY BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] REMOVE BOXES FROM THE FLOOR AND DISCARD THEM.

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

No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters

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

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTH 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

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BOBA WITHOUT TIME MARKINGS. [CA] WHEN USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, DATE AND TIME MUST BE RECOREDED FOR UP TO 4 HOURS. SEE VC&D.

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 CLEANING SUPPLIES BLOCKING THE ACCESS TO THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND THE 2 HAND WASH SINKS IN THE BACK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SINK. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN THE WALL DISPENSERS AT ALL TIMES. KEEP THE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND DON'T STORE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SINK.

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

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FEW FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BACK ROOM/KITCHEN AREA. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF NON-DISEASE CARRYING INSECTS, WEEVILS, ANTS, GNATS, AND FRUIT FLIES.

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

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE SURFACES OF THE TABLES WITH THE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. FOUND THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM DEPOSITS. [CA] CLEAN THE SURFACES 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

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE COUNTERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] STORED 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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FLOORS AND THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE KITCHEN AND BACK ROOM WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS AND 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

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SPRAY BOX WITH CHLOROX STORED ON TOP OF THE REACH DOWN FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] KEEP 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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS 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 AN EMPLOYEE'S DRINK WITH NO LID ON A SURFACE NEAR THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] ENSURE TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S DRINKS.

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.