CONDITIONAL
Montesacro: Temperature Violations Persist - Conditional
December 4, 2024
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Reinspection Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Reinspection revealed continued refrigeration issues with display cooler holding cured meat at 53°F and mortadella at 56°F, requiring voluntary discard. Ice machine cleaning and damaged dough tray replacement also needed. Facility showed improvement in pest control and food stacking violations from previous inspection.
Violations Cited
4
#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
Display cooler in back kitchen not holding at 41°F reliably. Cured meat at 53°F and mortadella at 56°F were voluntarily discarded. Unit ambient temperature >50°F at top where meat was located. Foods rearranged to bottom of unit where temperature was 41°F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
CORRECTED
MINOR
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
Ice machine had residue accumulation on inner walls. Cleaning was occurring at time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#35
MINOR
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
Dough trays observed to have damaged and deteriorated interior corners. All food equipment must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#35
MINOR
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
Dough trays observed to have damaged and deteriorated interior corners. All food equipment must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160