La Viva Kitchen

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST AND SOOT ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING.

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO FOUND FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL, FRYER ETC) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ANS STAIN THROUGHOUT/AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. MUST USE PROPER RAISE SHELVES.----------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . CHICKEN BREAST AT 44.5F, 20 LBS, SALMON AT 43.9F,6 LBS, AND CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 50.0F, 2 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $100.00 TOTAL 28 LBS.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1763484, DATED 4/21/18 #30-Found several items without proper labels. Instructed facility to label bulk food items with name, and prepackaged or prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain. #32- Found rust on shelves in front 2 door cooler. Instructed must remove rust and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Observed dust build up on vents in several coolers. Vent covers and compressors in coolers and refrigeration units must be cleaned and maintained. Also previous minor violation from report #1199760, dated 3/17/15. #45-FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AREA.(BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER).

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER LOWER COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP, ABOVE THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Inspector notes: Found several items without proper labels. Instructed facility to label bulk food items with name, and prepackaged or prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.

Inspector notes: Found rust on shelves in front 2 door cooler. Instructed must remove rust and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Observed dust build up on vents in several coolers. Vent covers and compressors in coolers and refrigeration units must be cleaned and maintained.

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods found at improper temperatures in the following areas: walk in cooler: 20lbs raw chicken @ 50.4f-51.4f ($150); 2lbs chicken kabobs @ 54.9f ($13); and 2lbs salmon kabobs @ 55.2f ($15). In the reach in cooler on the west side of kitchen: 2lbs sliced tomato @ 46.6f ($10); 2lbs black beans @ 54.9f ($6). In the reach in cooler across from cooking line: 2lbs of cooked shell pasta @63.9f ($6); and 2lbs of cooked linguini pasta @ 53.9f ($6). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept below 40f (for cold foods) or (hot foods) at 140f or higher. Also advised to cool hot foods from 140f to 70f in two hours, and from 70f to 40f (or less) in four hours. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Inspector notes: Found several items without proper labels. Instructed facility to label bulk food items with name, and prepackaged or prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.

Inspector notes: Found rust on shelves in front 2 door cooler. Instructed must remove rust and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Observed dust build up on vents in several coolers. Vent covers and compressors in coolers and refrigeration units must be cleaned and maintained.

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Inspector notes: NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AVAILABLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS AT ALL WASHBOWLS OR AT FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED BY OPENING A CLOSED HOT WATER VALVE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-24-14 NOT CORRECTED. #38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.#40-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.#41-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: DIRTY WALLS AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTT INSIDE PREMISES. ALSO NOTED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA, TWO LARGE HOOKA SMOKING PIPES WITH ASHES INSIDE. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020(C).

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILE AT HALLWAY TO PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.