CONDITIONAL
Lin's Kitchen Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
October 16, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited
5
#23
MAJOR
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 rodent droppings on the floor in the corners underneath two door upright refrigerator. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Continue with licensed pest control.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
Observed cooked beef double stacked at flip top preparation cooler across from cooks line to measure 45F. Per PIC it was placed there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. COS: beef was relocated to bottom portion of preparation cooler to cool to 41F or below
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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 sanitizer solution bucket to measure less than 100 ppm chlorine. COS: sanitizer solution was replaced to measure 100 ppm chlorine - Observed debris buildup in ice machine. Clean and sanitize and maintain all food contact surfaces clean. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#34
MINOR
WAREWASH FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, USED; TEST STRIPS
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 facility's chlorine test strips to be expired/unable to detect sanitizer. Obtain additional chlorine sanitizer test strips.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#34
MINOR
WAREWASH FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, USED; TEST STRIPS
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 facility's chlorine test strips to be expired/unable to detect sanitizer. Obtain additional chlorine sanitizer test strips.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099