CONDITIONAL
Far East Cafe: Temperature Violations Found - Conditional
December 1, 2025
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
4
Major
3
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Refrigeration equipment at cook line was holding food at unsafe temperatures (46°F-52°F), requiring immediate correction and repair. Additional violations included improper sanitizer setup and unapproved thawing methods, all corrected on site. Follow-up inspection required to verify refrigeration repairs.
Violations Cited
4
#14
CORRECTED
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
Sanitizer buckets set up with no detectable level of sanitizer. Food safety guide provided, corrected on site.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#26
CORRECTED
MAJOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed large sealed piece of beef stored outside walk in, while other food was properly thawing under running water. Corrected on site, beef moved to walk in.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#35
MAJOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Main prep top refrigerator was holding at elevated temperature, please have unit repaired to ensure it is holding at or below 41F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#35
MAJOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Main prep top refrigerator was holding at elevated temperature, please have unit repaired to ensure it is holding at or below 41F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160