| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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1
|
1
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PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.11 The PIC shall comply with this code by having no violations of priority items during the inspection, shall be able to answer a series of food safety questions, or being a certified food protection manager. Pf PIC was not present at time of inspection. EHS observed the PIC ServSafe certification that is expired as of 5/9/2022 with priority items on the inspection. R |
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2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager. EHS observed no current ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager status for a PIC at the commissary. No PIC had been designated for the facility during this time of operation (trucks there being permitted). R |
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.11 The PIC shall explain how employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restrictions of all food employees. Pf EHS questioned employees working a the commissary if they had knowledge of an employee health policy their reporting responsibilities. Employees (food truck operators) had not been trained on this for this establishment. EHS shall email another copy of the state generated employee health policy that can be referenced employees for future inspections and that can be used when training those using them commissary on when they are to report health symptoms. EHS must return within 10 days of this inspection to see that the policy has been implemented and that employees are aware of the employee health policy (by 10/19/2025). |
|
5
|
0.50
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
No |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 The establishment shall have written vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedures to minimize the spread of contamination and employees’ exposure. PF EHS observed no written vomit and diarrheal clean up plan. EHS has provided PIC with copy of written vomit and diarrheal clean up plan in the past. This is to be kept in the facility and employees working out of the commissary shall be trained on this policy and at least know how to reference it in the event of an event that needs cleanup. EHS shall email another copy of the state generated Vomit and Diarrhea Cleanup Policy to PIC. This shall be checked for when EHS follows up on employee health policy on 10/19/2025. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each hand sink. Pf EHS observed the main kitchen hand sink being out of paper towles during time of inspection. Hands had to be dried using paper towels from the restroom during the inspection. Maintain stock of paper towels at each hand sink. EHS must see that paper towels are present at all hand sinks within 10 days (by 10/19/2025). VR |
|
13
|
1
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
No |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P - EHS found a package of cheese in the 2 door cooler (on the side labeled for Mr. Kofta) where the cheese had been in this refrigeration so long, liquid had separated out of the cheese and the shredded cheese was congealed together into one large mass. The cheese was packaged on August 3rd of 2019 (for reference, today is October 9th, 2025). See photos taken during inspection for reference to product condition. This product must be discarded within 3 days of this inspection or permit action shall be taken against the truck and a corrective action plan shall be put in place outlining how product quality shall be maintained throughout the facility. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf EHS observed food, grease and dust debris on dishes designated as clean throughout the facility. Additionally dead insects were found inside of the grease coated rice cooker in the back room of the commissary. All dishes in the facility need to be washed and stored in a way that they can air dry and not catch any debris. EHS did not pull these items, however, all food contact surfaces shall be examined for cleanliness and dishes in question shall be rewashed within 10 days of todays inspection (10/19/2025). Verification Required. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16 Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P - EHS found a container of white slaw in the small reach in cooler used by J & K Hotdogs that was holding 43 degrees at the time of the inspection. This unit was observed holding a cold temperature of 41 degrees. EHS (Jonathan Crews) contacted the commissary operator, Javier Padilla, to have this pushcart’s storage space moved to the working walk-in cooler until this reach in could be repaired. EHS also reached out to the operators of the pushcart to have them give permission to the mobile food unit operator present to have this product discarded. CDI. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark all ready to eat TCS foods prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours. Pf - The container of slaw that was off temperature in the reach in cooler was opened and was not date marked. It had been prepared either earlier in the day today or prior to today and there was no way to track when it would be used again. Ensure that all products that have the potential to be held for more than 24 hours are properly date marked and used within 7 days from when they were prepared or when the commercial package was opened. This product was discarded for being off temperature. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored to not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating with space or partitioning. P - EHS found a bottle of cleaner (that contained Tilex) stored above the three compartment sink. Tilex is not approved for use on food contact surfaces and therefore shall not be stored above where food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed and sanitized. EHS must return within 3 days to see that the Tilex has been moved (there is a shelf beside the three vat sink farthest from the commissary entrance where chemicals are stored that would be a good place for this spray bottle to be kept. EHS must confirm correction by 10/12/2025)
7-102.11 Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf - Several spray bottles were found in storage in the commissary that either did not have labels or where labels had been worn away. These spray bottles must be labeled with the names of their contents within 10 days of this inspection. (By 10/19/2025).
7-202.12 Poisonous or toxic material shall be used according to the law and this code. - EHS observed a bleach product that was designated for outdoor use and to kill algae and plant growth stored on top of the grease trap in the commissary. This was the only bleach solution present in the facility (which uses bleach for it’s sanitizing agent). Replace this outdoor bleach with a regular bleach that does not have unapproved additives that render it unsafe for use on food contact surfaces. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. EHS observed rodent droppings on the floor throughout facility as well as dead cockroaches. Implement pest control methods to eliminate pests. Seal holes in walls throughout facility that may be pest harborage areas. EHS found rodent droppings around several holes in the walls where rodents are living/traveling through the facility. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles may not be reused. - EHS found sausages (maybe bratwurst) stored in a freezer in what appeared to be an inside out hotdog bun bag. Single use items are not to be reused again, especially not for new purposes. Packaging being inside out may allow for colors on bag to seep in to food. This product needs to be discarded. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. - Repair needed of the small reach in refrigerator used by J & K hotdogs. It is not capable of holding products at 41 degrees F or below. Repair the base of the door to the working walk-in cooler where the bottom guard has popped off and has been left lying in the floor. Cold air can be felt escaping around the bottom of the door. Repair the large walk-in cooler where shop fans are not necessary for the recirculation of cold air throughout the cooler. Repair the small walk-in cooler so that it is capable of holding food items at or below 41 degrees F. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11 Non-food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. EHS observed build up of debris on storage racks throughout facility, as well as in the bottom of reach in cooler and freezer units. R Cleaning needed of the outsides of equipment (such as the rice cooker). |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Repair the slow drain in the sanitizer vat of the 3 compartment sink. When EHS went to check the hot water at this sink, the basin filled up 1/4 of the way full before hot water topped out (at 117 degrees F - note: EHS recommends 130 at this location to maintain 110 while actively washing dishes). Even after water finished running, water remained in this drain and only emptied after several minutes of waiting. If this sink is not repaired, only 1 unit will be allowed to work in each time slot at any given time. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. EHS observed water damage throughout the facility. Ceilings displayed extensive water damage. EHS observed exposed wood on the bathroom door fixture. Holes were observed in walls in multiple places. Floor finish is coming up around the entrance to the commissary. R
6-501.114 The establishment must keep its premises free of materials that are not necessary for the establishment's operation or maintenance, such as litter or nonfunctional or no longer used equipment. EHS observed a few units unplugged, out of use in the facility. Remove any equipment not in use from premises. R
6-501.12 Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. - Cleaning needed of floors throughout facility to eliminate dust, debris, dead insects and rodent droppings. |