Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE
Risk-Based Violations
Person in charge does not ensure active managerial control in the establishment as evidenced by
violations noted on the inspection report: hand washing; cooling temperatures; consumer advisory; cold holding
temperatures; equipment sanitization.
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Food Service- White and black mold-like growth found on numerous bread pudding packaged in
clam shell containers in the cold holding unit. COS, food items were voluntarily discarded by management. Food
Service- Food employee sprayed chlorine sanitizer directly onto oranges that were to be used in their intact state
in the orange juice machine. COS, oranges were voluntarily discarded by management.
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Food employee knocked old coffee grounds out of the portafilter on the wooden knock board
stored in the trash can and then proceeded to add new coffee grounds to the portafilter. COS, the portafilter and
coffee grinder were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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Kitchen- Raw shell eggs placed on shelf above container with cheese inside the walk-in cooler.
COS, eggs were moved to an appropriate location during inspection.
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Kitchen- Food employee wearing single-use gloves was entering and exiting the food preparation
area, handled unclean containers and the interior of the trash can prior to using the same gloves to handle
empanada dough discs. COS, proper glove usage was discussed with management and food employees
discarded their gloves, washed their hands and donned new gloves. Empanada discs were voluntarily discarded.
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Citation Description: Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers
or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Observation: Oven Room- Uncovered trays with baked breads stored on rolling rack next to the large oven.
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Kitchen- Old food residue encrusted on the deli slicer and guard and on the attachment joint of the
mixers. COS, equipment was washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection
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Food Service- Yellow mold-like grime encrusted on the interior of the ice machine. COS,
equipment was washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection.
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Kitchen- Cooking pans, trays and utensils were not sanitized prior to use, after washing and
rinsing at the ware wash sink. COS, all equipment and utensils were sanitized.
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Kitchen- Food items prepared in the morning and placed in the walk-in cooler were probed and
found out of temperature after more than 4 hours of cooling: sliced ham 46*F; sliced cheese 47*F; ham and
cheese sandwich 44*F; cuban sandwich 46*F; ham and cheese croissant 43*F. COS, food items were voluntarily
discarded by management during inspection.
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No employee health policy available in food establishment. Copy of employee health guidelines
and employee reporting agreement provided in English and Spanish.
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Person in charge does not ensure that food employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their
reporting responsibility in regards to diseases transmissible through food.
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Kitchen- Raw shell eggs found placed on preparation table in front of the stove at an ambient
temperature of 75*F. COS, eggs were placed under proper refrigeration.
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Kitchen- Food items placed in the walk-in cooler were probed with a calibrated thermometer and
found out of temperature: empanadas 44-52*F; cooked chicken 45*F; ham spread 45*F; flan 44*F; raw beef 45*.
COS, all food items were voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. Food Service- Food items
placed in the reach-in cooler housing milk were probed with a calibrated thermometer and found out of
temperature: ham spread sandwich 45*F; milk 44*F. COS, food items were voluntarily discarded by management
during inspection.
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Food Service- Packages of store-made bread pudding placed in the dessert cold holding unit was
found with no date mark and employees did not know when it was opened. COS, food item was voluntarily
discarded by management during the inspection. Food Service- No date mark available for all desserts all made
over 24 hours ago, (flan, rice pudding, bread pudding, dulce de leche). COS, food employee added proper date
marking to all food items.
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Food Service- Packages of store-made bread pudding placed in the dessert cold holding unit was
found with no date mark and employees did not know when it was opened. COS, food item was voluntarily
discarded by management during the inspection.
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Citation Description: Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to
eliminate pathogens and served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food
does not include a description of the animal-derived food or identification of the animal-derived food by
asterisking it to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain)
raw or undercooked ingredients. 3-603.11(B) Pf
Observation: Food Service- No consumer advisory disclosure of food items cooked to order (eggs and steak)
posted in the food service area, even though consumer advisory is posted on wall next to coffee machine.
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Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of
vomiting and diarrheal events document provided.
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Kitchen- Chlorine sanitizer concentration measured over 200ppm in sanitize compartment of the
ware wash sink. COS, sanitizer solution concentration was corrected during inspection. Food Service- Spray
bottle with chlorine sanitizer used on equipment after washing measured over 200ppm. COS, sanitizer solution
concentration was corrected during inspection.
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Kitchen- Bottle with chlorine sanitizer was placed on preparation table located in front of the
walk-in cooler. COS, toxic item was moved to an appropriate location during inspection. Kitchen, Multipurpose
cleaner was placed with food under preparation table located in front of walk-in cooler. COS, toxic item was
moved to an appropriate location during inspection.
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Food Service- Food employee observed drinking water in the processing area where foods were
handled for customers orders. COS, discussed with food employee where to drink the beverage and employee
left the processing area with the drink.
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Citation Description: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped
single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring
for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue,
using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as
necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves
working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P
Observation: Kitchen, Food Service- Food employees did not wash hands between entering and exiting the food
preparation area, prior to donning gloves to handle food and clean equipment and returning to prepare food for
customers. COS, after proper hand washing procedures were discussed with management, employee washed
his hands and donned on new gloves during inspection.
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Food Service- Food employee washed their hands in the sanitize compartment of the ware wash
sink. COS, proper hand washing procedures and locations were discussed with employee and employee washed
hands at the hand sink.
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Kitchen- Plastic containers were found in hand sink located next to ware wash sink. COS, food
employee removed all items during inspection.
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Food Service- No hand soap available at the hand sink near the near the coffee machine. COS,
hand soap was provided. Kitchen- No paper towels available at the hand sink located next to ware wash sink.
COS, paper towels were provided.
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Backroom- Hand sink not provided in backroom where the oven room is located. Food
establishment has 30 calendar days to install a hand sink with hot and cold running water and proper drainage
inside or immediately adjacent to the oven room. Failure to comply will result in a stop use of the oven room and
open food processing until compliance has been achieved.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
Kitchen, Food Service- No probe thermometer available in the food establishment to assess
temperatures throughout the establishment. COS, probe thermometer was obtained during the inspection.
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Food Service- Store-made and packaged bread and crackers found at customer reach on top of
the cold holding unit missing all labeling requirements. COS, products were removed and labeling requirements
were discussed with management.
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Kitchen- Visible gap observed at the bottom of the rear exit door by the employee restroom without
protection to prevent entry of pests.
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Kitchen- Multiple packaged food items (bread, eggs, butter) found stored under a leak from the
condensing unit inside the walk-in cooler. COS, all food items were moved to an appropriate location during
inspection.
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Kitchen, Food Service- Food employee observed not wearing a hair restraint while engaged in
open food processing.
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Kitchen, Food Service- Yellow and blue wiping cloths placed on the preparation table in front of the
stove not held in a chemical sanitizer solution between uses.
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Kitchen- Scoop handle found in direct contact with the sugar inside the container beneath the
preparation table by the hand sink.
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Kitchen- Clean pots found stored directly on the floor beneath the preparation table in front of the
stove. COS, all items were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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Kitchen- Single-use aluminum pans found stored on wooden shelf in front of the walk-in cooler are
being reused. COS, all single-use items were discarded.
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Citation Description: Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection
from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not
presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use
articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original
individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Observation: Kitchen- Food establishment was found to be re-using single-use aluminum trays to bake cakes
multiple times.
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Kitchen- Walk-in cooler was found in disrepair with an ambient temperature between 43-44*F.
COS, walk-in cooler was fixed and achieved an ambient temperature of 39*F. Food Service- Reach-in cold
holding unit housing milk was found in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 44*F. COS, temperature of unit
was adjusted and achieved an ambient temperature of 40*F.
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Kitchen, Food Service- No drain boards available at the ware wash sinks to air dry sanitized
equipment and utensils.
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Kitchen- Burned on grease deposits and carbon build up accumulated on the exterior of baking
trays and pots/pans found throughout the processing areas.
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Food Service- Water was turned off for the hand sink located next to coffee machine. COS, water
was restored during inspection.
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Kitchen, Food Service- No sink stoppers available to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and
utensils at the ware wash sink. COS, sink stoppers were obtained during inspection. Kitchen- Observed
condensing unit inside the walk-in cooler leaking.
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Kitchen- Direct connection exists between the sewage system and the drain line of the ware wash
sink.
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Backroom- Restroom door opens directly into the backroom where rolling carts with baked bread
are stored. Food establishment has 90 calendar days to make necessary changes so that the restroom no longer
opens into the oven room area. Failure to comply will result in placing all food service near the restroom on a
stop use order until compliance is achieved.
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Kitchen, Food Service, Oven Room- Stained and damaged ceiling tiles present throughout all
processing areas.
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Kitchen- Heavy accumulation of dust found on the vent hood above the stove and fryer unit.
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