Rice & Spice, 1030 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA 95240 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: RICE & SPICE
Address: 1030 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA 95240
Phone: 209-333-2980
Last inspection: 10/26/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair
    Details:
    The 2 door display refrigerator next to display freezer is not in use. Provide operative or remove.
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
10/26/2015Reinspection
  • Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Details:
    2 door under prep is at 44F and meat display case is at 46F. Provide these units at 41F or lower.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Food Contact Surfaces Sanitized or Warewashing Sanitization (corrected on site)
    Details:
    No sanitizer detected at sanitizer bucket. Provide sanitizer. Ok, corrected sanitizer now at 200ppm (quat).
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
    Details:
    Only cold water dispenses from hand sink next to 2-comp. Provide warm water at this sink at a minimum of 100F.
    Comment:
    An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
  • Food Protected from Contamination
    Details:
    Observed scoop for flour stored inside flour container. Store scoop in a different manner as to prevent cross contamination.
    Comment:
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
  • Food Storage/Display Properly Labeled
    Details:
    Labels are lacking for food containers Provide label. Observed bread buns stored under prep table on floor. Store food items a minimum of 6" off of floor. ;Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
    Details:
    Sanitizer test strips are lacking for quat sanitizer. Quat sanitizer is being used for sanitizer buckets. Provide sanitizer test strips.
    Comment:
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
  • Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair
    Details:
    Observed 2 door display refrigerator next to display freezer that is not in use. Provide operative or remove from facility.
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Disposal of Garbage and Refuse
    Details:
    Observed boxes stored near the back door of facility. Place in recycle bin more frequently.
    Comment:
    All food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
  • Premises: Clean/Litter Free
    Details:
    Vermin-Proof
    Comment:
    Observed clutter in walk-in refrigerator. Several empty boxes, boxes with food and beverage slider trays piled in corner of walk-in. Reorganize/clean.
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Clean and Maintained
    Comment:
    Observed exposed insulation on ceiling on the left side of ceiling near hood. Provide so ceiling is smooth, cleanable and non-absorbant.
10/09/2015Routine
  • Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
    Comment:
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
  • Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Food Not Free from Contamination and Adulteration
    Comment:
    Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. No food containing artificial trans-fat, including oil, shortening, or margarine containing trans-fat may be stored, distributed, or served by, or used in the preparation of any food within a food facility (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254(c), 114254.3, 114377)
  • Thermometers Not Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
    Comment:
    An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
  • Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
    Comment:
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
  • Signs Not Posted
    Details:
    Last Inspection Rpt Unavailable
08/08/2014Routine
  • Unapproved / Insufficient Ventilation and Lighting
    Comment:
    Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
05/28/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/02/2012Reinspection
  • Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Food Storage Containers Not Labeled
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
  • Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Unapproved / Insufficient Ventilation and Lighting
    Comment:
    Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
  • Plumbing Not Maintained
    Details:
    Lacks Back Flow Device
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
05/30/2012Routine

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