CONDITIONAL
Amsterdam Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
November 13, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Routine Inspection
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection revealed vermin infestation with one live cockroach found in bar area and dead cockroaches on adhesive boards. Walk-in cooler malfunctioning at 49°F caused food disposal, bar refrigerator unplugged with dairy at unsafe 59°F. Additional violations included missing food safety certificates, inadequate handwashing supplies, and non-functioning dishwasher sanitizer.
Violations Cited
7
#23
CRITICAL
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Observed 1 live cockroach in bar (front side between boards in wood). Observed dead cockroaches on adhesive boards in kithcen and bar. Have immediate pest control (discuss feasibility of fumigation) with pest control operator. Reinspection will occur to verify facility is free from vermin. Send pest control report to district inspector.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#14
MAJOR
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Ware wash machine in bar not producing adequate sanitizer, please sanitize dishes in 3 basin sink. Olease have machine serviced by licensed technician.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#6
MAJOR
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
No paper towels available at upstairs, please ensure hand wash sinks are supplied and accessible at all times. Please ensure soap, paper towels, and warm water are available.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Walk in holding at 49F, PHF was sausage which were discarded at time of inspection. Lower glass refrigerator in bar was unplugged, milk, crème were 59F and voluntarily discarded. Please have walk in serviced, do not store potentially hazardous food until riefreratior is hold at or below 41f. Send proof of repair to district inspector.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#1B
MINOR
Food safety manager certification and food handler card
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Pleaes provide a current manager's food safety certificate unique to this location as well as food handler cards for all other employees and retain on site for future inspections.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#29
MINOR
Toxic substances properly identified, stored and used
What Was Observed
Observed roach powder stored in room with water heater, please remove residential use pest control products.
#29
MINOR
Toxic substances properly identified, stored and used
What Was Observed
Observed roach powder stored in room with water heater, please remove residential use pest control products.