CLOSURE NOTICE
Ezzo Rotisserie Closed by Health Department
August 22, 2025
2:05 PM - 2:40 PM
Routine Inspection
8
Total Violations
3
Critical
5
Minor
Inspector's Report
Inspection time includes travel.
Violations Cited
8
#27
CRITICAL
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed raw chicken stored in the prep top next to raw onions and chopped lettuce. Keep raw chicken in the front of the prep top AND completely separate from any vegetables or fruits to lower any risk of cross contamination.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#33
CRITICAL
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Observed food residue on the refrigerator door exteriors
- Routinely clean and sanitize all door exteriors, handles, etc, to lower risk of cross contamination.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#36
CRITICAL
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
Observed staff empty solution from originally prepared sanitizer solution into the prep sink.
- Nothing but food to be washed or thawed should go into the prep sink, any unsanitary liquids, items must be emptied or cleaned at the 3 compartment sink ONLY.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#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
Post current Food Manager Safety Certification and Food Handler Cards onsite.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#34
MINOR
WAREWASH FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, USED; TEST STRIPS (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
Observed no sanitizer solution in red sanitizer bucket, when tested, test strip registered no chlorine.
- Staff prepared solution and it measured 100 PPM when tested.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Observed two dry wiping cloths on the prep table.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed sticky flooring near prep sink/ hand sink area and food particles on flooring in back warewash/ storage area.
- Maintain visibly clean flooring at all times, eliminate food source for vermin that may gain access to facility.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed sticky flooring near prep sink/ hand sink area and food particles on flooring in back warewash/ storage area.
- Maintain visibly clean flooring at all times, eliminate food source for vermin that may gain access to facility.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266