CONDITIONAL
Matko Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
August 27, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor
3
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection found multiple violations including a food safety manager certificate being used at another location, obstructed handwashing facilities, and grab-and-go cooler holding fish cake and cooked cucumber at unsafe temperatures of 44-45°F. Additional issues included missing sanitizer solution and improperly labeled grab-and-go items requiring correction by September 3rd.
Violations Cited
5
#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
Observed no chlorine-based sanitizer solution in the third compartment of the three-compartment sink and in the sanitizer solution container. COS - sanitizer solution measuring 100ppm was provided.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#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
Observed the handwash station to be obstructed by clean utensils. COS - obstruction removed and the handwash sink was made accessible.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
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 packages of fish cake and cooked cucumber in the grab-and-go cooler measuring 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure circulation is sufficient to reach all parts of the cooler. Relocate food items to the top of the cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Observed the food safety manager certificate in use at another food facility (736 Valencia St.). No certified person at a food facility may serve at any other food facility as the person required to be certified.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Observed the food safety manager certificate in use at another food facility (736 Valencia St.). No certified person at a food facility may serve at any other food facility as the person required to be certified.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1