CONDITIONAL
Himalayan Hub Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 8, 2025
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Routine Inspection
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor
5
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE; ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND U.
Violations Cited
7
#29
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED
What Was Observed
Remove household pesticides from the facility. Only a licensed pest control professional can apply pesticides in a food facility. Observed a can of household pesticide beneath the handwash station at the front service counter. Remove from the facility.
#39
CORRECTED
MAJOR
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 dry wiping cloths stored on top of food contact surfaces in the deli prep cooler. COS - education provided regarding single use dry cloth towels to clean up spills. Cloth towels removed.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#6
CORRECTED
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
Observed the handwash sink obstructed by a trash can at the front service counter. COS - trash can was removed and the handwash sink was made easily accessible to promote proper handwashing.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#38
CORRECTED
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
What Was Observed
Observed thermometers to be out of reach from staff. COS - thermometers were made easily accessible and were verified to be calibrated.
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Provide a one-inch airgap to the wastewater line from the ice machine. Observed the wastewater line from ice machine lacking a one-inch airgap at the floor sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#43
CORRECTED
MINOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Personal effects: maintain personal effects, including food, away from food preparation and food storage areas. Observed an employee's open water cup at the front service counter. COS - employee was made aware and removed the open water cup.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#43
CORRECTED
MINOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Personal effects: maintain personal effects, including food, away from food preparation and food storage areas. Observed an employee's open water cup at the front service counter. COS - employee was made aware and removed the open water cup.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
Inspector Information
Inspector
Carlos Barragan