REOPENED
Palmyra Reopens After Health Closure
November 18, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Reinspection Inspection
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Reinspection following closure revealed significant progress with corrected cooling violations including improperly cooled chicken at 115°F and hot soup at 170°F. Facility allowed to reopen after completing same-day requirements including sanitizing all surfaces, stuffing wall gaps, removing dead roaches and mouse droppings, and eliminating duct tape. Seven-day follow-up required for tile replacement, caulking harborage areas around equipment and outlets, and cleaning roach-infested light guards.
Violations Cited
4
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces Not 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
no sanitizer buckets set up in facility at arrival.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#9
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Improper Cooling Methods
Why This Matters
Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens spores germinate and multiply rapidly during slow cooling.
What Was Observed
whole roast chicken out at 115F. place on shallow trays and portion into smaller pieces if needed. hot lentil soup in plastic container at 170F. moved to an adequate ice bath. stir frequently.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114002, 114002.1
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification Missing
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
unavailable at time of inspection. ensure all other staff have valid food handler cards. register within 45 days if none exists. register for class. all other staff to have a valid one by next week.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification Missing
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
unavailable at time of inspection. ensure all other staff have valid food handler cards. register within 45 days if none exists. register for class. all other staff to have a valid one by next week.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1