UNACCEPTABLE!
This week’s “DIRTY 30” has us shaking our heads!
Hitting 30 violations isn’t a “bad day,” it’s a choice to ignore the rules that keep us safe.
When inspectors find roaches, mold in the ice, or food sitting out at dangerous temperatures, those aren’t just “technicalities.” They are massive red flags that should make any customer turn around and walk out the door.
If a business treats basic sanitation like a suggestion rather than a requirement, they shouldn’t be in the business of feeding the public.
Our health is not an afterthought. DO BETTER!
**RICKEY BAKERY
12761 SW 42 ST.
WESTCHESTER
INSPECTION DATE 3/24
47 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025. License paid during inspection.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dulce de leche at pastries WIC. Coached manager on correct procedures.”
“Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at spray hose next at 3CS at main kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stuffed potatoes (124F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (104F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per staff, less than two hours. These items are under Time as Method of Control, but the form was not filled. Time is being tracked.”
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.”
“Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed staff not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of whole muscle beef. Coached staff on correct procedures.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed utensils soiled at storage shelves next to water heater, all mixers soiled at establishment, and white cuttings boards at kitchen area.”
“Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed no mixing valve at mop sink.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS at decoration area with utensils inside.” Repeat Violation
“No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS between WIc and RIC.” Repeat Violation
“No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress... Observed being remodeling with no plans submitted. Done equipment removed. Observed bathroom, HWS, and multiple food preparation tables and equipment added or removed.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter.” Repeat Violation
“No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed products at front counter in hot holding being tracked but with no written procedures filled out.”
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at WIC at cook line.”
“Required employee training expired for all employees... Observed all food handlers certificates expired in March 2026.”
“Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 74F at HWS at kitchen entrance.” Repeat Violation
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.”
“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.”
“Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Observed all over establishment.”
“Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area and over WIC and WIF at cook line.” Repeat Violation
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all over ceiling tiles at establishment and ceiling vent at pastries area.” Repeat Violation
“Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed metals pans stored on floor next to WIC.”
“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair on wall next to cook line.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor on kitchen area under shelf across from cook line.” Repeat Violation
“Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed staff cell phone on prep table at pastries area.”
“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing jewelry.”
“Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.”
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.” Repeat Violation
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor inside WIC across from kitchen entrance.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris under cook line.”
“Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over food preparation area at decoration area.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed milk on floor at WIC.” Repeat Violation
“Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap and dumpster on soil at back of establishment.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to water heater.” Repeat Violation
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at RIF next to cook line.”
“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front counter.”
“Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table at front counter.”
“Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.”
“No copy of latest inspection report available.”
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at pastries area.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door to and front facing of WIC and WIF with mold like substance.”
“Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cup carrier on floor at front counter.”
“Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at HWS between WIc and RIC.”
“Stored food not covered. Observed taquitos stored not covered at RIF near cook line.”
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom. Observed all over kitchen area.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to water heater.”
“Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine at 200 ppm.”
**MESA BBQ
1125 WEST 29TH ST
HIALEAH
INSPECTION DATE 3/27
46 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked pork (53F - Cooling) on shelf inside walk in cooler at 9:38am. As per operator pork was cooked and kept since 11pm the night before inside oven and was moved inside walk in cooler at 9 am this morning.”
“Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 red pepper dented cans on dry storage shelf at kitchen area.”
“Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching his pants and touching single service containers at front counter without washing hands.”
“Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 flying insects flying at front counter area next to orange machine. Also observed 6 flying insects flying inside orange juice machine at front counter. Also observed 2 flying insects landing on 2 pieces of bread on top of preparation table at front area.”
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork inside nonfood grade bag on shelf at walk in cooler.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat goat meat inside shelf at walk in freezer.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 flying insects landing on 2 pieces of bread on top of preparation table at front area. Also observed approximately 200 pounds of precooked pork belly inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer with no written procedures approved by the division.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked pork (53F - Cooling) on shelf inside walk in cooler at 9:38am.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Yuca (126F - Hot Holding) Assorted croquettes (96F - Hot Holding); Cooked whole pork (105F - Hot Holding); Cooked Pork (116F - Hot Holding); Baked Chicken (116F - Hot Holding); Baked pork belly (126F - Hot Holding).”
“Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed approximately 200 pounds of pre cooked pork belly inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer with no written procedures approved by the division.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled on top of table in front of ice machine.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink at kitchen sink hen area.”
“Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at coffee station next to front counter.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food containers inside walk in coolers, reach in cooler and walk in freezer with no labeled.” Repeat Violation
“Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed three compartment to small for big pots stored all around kitchen.”
“Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to bathrooms and kitchen area.”
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 detergent spray bottle not identified next to preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed 1 detergent spray bottle under coffee station not identified at coffee station next to front counter.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance next to walk in cooler at back area.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside spice container on shelf on top of preparation table in front of grill at kitchen area.”
“Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor at oven room in front of walk in cooler.” Repeat Violation
“Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioner ceiling vents with cardboard soiled at kitchen area.”
“Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted hanging on top of kitchen area.”
“Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.”
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 1 groove cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area.”
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water cup on top of preparation table at kitchen area.”
“Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area.”
“Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with hair restraint not effective at front counter.”
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the door at oven room in front of walk in cooler and on door in front of walk in freezer.” Repeat Violation
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dry storage shelve next to reach in cooler at kitchen area.” Repeat Violation
“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bucket on top of preparation table at coffee station.” Repeat Violation
“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between wall and equipment next to oven at kitchen area.”
“In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils stored inside standing water at 84F next to oven at kitchen area.”
“Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed ice machine interior with rust accumulation inside room next to walk in cooler.”
“No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.”
“No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed inside oven room in front of walk in cooler.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.” Repeat Violation
“Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed oranges on top of orange machine at front counter.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled next to dry storage shelf at kitchen area.”
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.”
“Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed on window at kitchen area.”
“Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers and cups stored on the floor at storage area on second floor.”
“Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of raw pork, raw chicken and cooked pork not covered inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.”
“Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth no top of preparation table not stored inside sanitizer solution at kitchen area.”
“Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled on top of hot holding unit inside oven room in front of walk in cooler.”
**EL PLATONEEKA
18304 SW 147TH AVE.
WEST KENDALL
INSPECTION DATE 3/26
38 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled door handle and began touching clean plates.”
“Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hanging in prep sink.” Repeat Violation
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cook beef (117F - Hot Holding); cook shredded beef (97F - Hot Holding); cook chicken (107F - Hot Holding) at cook line prep table.” Repeat Violation
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at prep table.”
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment ware washing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.”
“No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at kitchen hand sink and front counter.” Repeat Violation
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink.” Repeat Violation
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.” Repeat Violation
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, chick, shredded beef in walk in cooler not marked at all.” Repeat Violation
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle.”
“Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under food racks and under hand sink.” Repeat Violation
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents heavily soiled with dust and mold like substance.”
“Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license display.” Repeat Violation
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at prep table.”
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of juice and water on top of prep table across cook line.” Repeat Violation
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at steam table.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken container on dry dish rack.” Repeat Violation
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and accumulation of food debris.”
“Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed in the kitchen.”
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at black reach in freezer.”
“In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 75 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of standing oven soiled with old food debris.”
“No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.” Repeat Violation
“No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site.” Repeat Violation
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at kitchen hand sink.” Repeat Violation
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris at cook line.”
“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor at cook line.”
“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dishes on rack.” Repeat Violation
“Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from pipe under the kitchen handwash sink.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.” Repeat Violation
“Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed heavily soiled standing water at handwash sink at front counter.”
“Stored food not covered. Observed shredded beef, chicken, tacos in walk in cooler with no wrap or cover.” Repeat Violation
“Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use on prep table in kitchen.” Repeat Violation
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom.” Repeat Violation
“Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.” Repeat Violation
“Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.”
“Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.”
“Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar next to coffee machine with no label at front counter.” Repeat Violation.
**RINCONCITO MIAMI #4
17630 SW 137TH AVE.
RICHMOND WEST
INSPECTION DATE 3/24
35 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employees washing hands with cold water.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15+ lives flying insects flying around and landing on the dishwasher. Observed 3 live flies landing on orange juice squeezer at front counter. Observed approximately 8+ live flying insects flying and landing on clean cooking metal pans near mop sink. Manager washed, rinsed , and sanitized food equipment’s.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over gallons of juices at walk in cooler.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 pack of raw fully thawed salmon in ROP at walk in cooler.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (123F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Manager adjust unit temperature.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards throughout prep tables soiled. Observed can opener soiled.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near the triple sink used to stored Metal pans. Coach manager.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at triple sink 72F.”
“No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed across cook line.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in coolers throughout unit and at walk in cooler for cooked pork, cooked chicken, cook beef, sliced hams stored and prepped the day before with no date mark.” Repeat Violation
“Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed interior cooking pots too large to fit in the three compartment sink.”
“Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed for hand sink at front counter.” Repeat Violation
“Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handwash sinks 72f.”
“Accumulation of debris inside ware washing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher heavily soiled.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler throughout the kitchen.”
“Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean metal pans throughout the kitchen shelves not inverted.”
“Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 pack of raw fully thawed salmon in ROP at walk in cooler.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in coolers throughout. Observed cold holding units and ovens inoperable.” Repeat Violation
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on the bottom and on the sides of exit door.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled behind cook line stoves and ovens as well as at equipment/dish storage area.” Repeat Violation
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer across cook line.”
“In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.”
“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at center prep table between coolers” Repeat Violation
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.”
“No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water a pt mop sink 70f.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets as coolers and freezers soiled.” Repeat Violation
“Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open white Gatorade bottle and water bottle stored with food to be served to customers. Coach manger.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in cooler throughout the kitchen interior soiled with food debris.”
“Stored food not covered. Observed at standing reach in coolers next to cook line and walking cooler, all food items stored uncovered.” Repeat Violation
“Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed ice cream, fruit pulps at French in freezer near walk in cooler no frozen.”
“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over French and sweet plantain.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line and triple sink.” Repeat Violation
“Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from pipe at Dishwashing machine.”
**BLUE ELEPHANT SUSHI THAI
8384 BIRD ROAD
WESTCHESTER
INSPECTION DATE 3/25
35 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at ware washing area shelves and cook line.” Repeat Violation
“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked sushi rice (45F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked last night.”
“Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter for tuna.”
“Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. Observed tuna with no receipts or invoices provided. Tuna has no labels or boxes.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at ware washing area.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tuna with no receipts or invoices provided. Tuna has no labels or boxes.” Repeat Violation
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sushi rice at 45F and 69F.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), Pre cooked chicken (72F - Cold Holding); Noodles in water (70F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (88F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Products were moved to cooling units for rapid cooling.”
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at ware washing area.” Repeat Violation
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline.”
“Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at ware washing area.”
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment ware washing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016.”
“No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress... Observed HWS sink removed from ware washing area and walk-in cooler not reflected on current plans.”
“Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line.”
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at ware washing area.”
“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop soy sauce at WIC.” Repeat Violation
“Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Observed all over establishment.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.” Repeat Violation
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor next to RIC at ware washing area. Operator removed dead roaches from floor.” Repeat Violation
“Dish machine has no data plate/operating specifications.”
“Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over cutting table on table across cook line entrance.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil box on floor by cook line entrance, plastic containers of soy sauce on floor across kitchen, and rice sacks on floor next to dry storage area.” Repeat Violation
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair shins prep sink at cook line.”
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area.”
“In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooping spoon in water less than 135F. Scopes were removed and sanitized.”
“Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed sofa bed being used and other personal items in a location used to stored and prep food.”
“No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.”
“No copy of latest inspection report available.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC.” Repeat Violation
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves near WIC entrance.”
“Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at ware washing area and at table near entrance to cook line.”
“Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance.”
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.” Repeat Violation."
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