CONDITIONAL
Lazy Susan: Mouse Droppings & Hand Sink - Conditional
November 25, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection found mouse droppings under wire racks and storage areas, cold water unavailable at front hand sink, and empty paper towel dispenser. Rice scoop stored improperly in room temperature water, and ice machine needs repair. Follow-up required by December 2, 2025.
Violations Cited
4
#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 old mouse droppings on the floor underneath the wire racks, as well as in the storage/office area. Clean/sanitize all affected surfaces as well as the wire racks, what's being stored on their shelves, etc.. Per PIC, pest control services are being done but is unaware of the company name.
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
Observed in use rice scoop being held in room temperature water. When ice machine is repaired, store in plain ice and wash/sanitize container and scoop every 4 hours.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#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
1. Repair ice machine so that it produces an adequate volume of ice. 2. Provide cold water at the 1-cp prep-sink.
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
1. Repair ice machine so that it produces an adequate volume of ice. 2. Provide cold water at the 1-cp prep-sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160