CONDITIONAL
Matcha Cafe: Ice Machine Mold & Hot Water Issues - Conditional
December 4, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found black/orange mold contaminating ice machine requiring immediate ice disposal and cleaning. Additional violations included blocked handwashing sink, inadequate hot water temperature at 115°F, and missing food thermometers.
Violations Cited
4
#13
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
What Was Observed
IMMEDIATELY DISCARD ice inside ice machine. CLEAN AND SANITIZE the interior of ice machine. DISCONTINUE USING PLASTIC container to collect ice from ice machine and always use ice scoop with proper ice scoop holder. 1) Observed black/orange thick mold like substance inside interior of ice machine throughout deflecting panel with water dripping through substance adulatrating ice. 2) Observed plastic container inside ice machine touching ice and employee using plastic container to collect ice from ice machine. COS- Operator voluntarily condenmend ice and cleaning was started at the time of inspection.
#21
MAJOR
Hot and Cold Running Water Available
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
ADJUST OR REPAIR WATER HEATER within 24 hours to provide hot water of at least 120F throughout facility. Observed water temperature at three compartment sink measured at 115F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Adequate Hand Washing Facilities
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
DO NOT leave garbage bin directly in front of hand wash sink. ENSURE HAND wash sink remains unobstructed and available for handwashing all time. Observed Garabage bin blocking access of hand wash sink in kitchen. COS- employee removed the bin in front of hand wash sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Adequate Hand Washing Facilities
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
DO NOT leave garbage bin directly in front of hand wash sink. ENSURE HAND wash sink remains unobstructed and available for handwashing all time. Observed Garabage bin blocking access of hand wash sink in kitchen. COS- employee removed the bin in front of hand wash sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2