Sunset Super Closed by Health Department

Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.

1. WASH, RINSE, and SANITIZE ice machine when no ice is present to prevent contamination. -Observed the top interior of the ice machine does not appear clean and residue accumulation can be observed.

Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.

1. IMMEDIATELY segregate spoiled items from items in good quality and LABEL this area. -Observed spoiled items are not labeled and segregated from food in good quality.

Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.

-Observed racks used for meat in the walk-in are not clean. -Observed hosing that allow water to drip down on the seafood cutting boards does not appear clean.

Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

1. WASH, RINSE, and SANITIZE equipment on a daily basis to remove residue accumulation. -Observed unclean equipment throughout the facility including but not limited to the tofu refrigeration unit, the seafood/fish tanks, meat display cases. 2. DISCONTINUE lining the shelves with these materials as vermin may harbor in these materials and can block air flow in refrigeration units. -Observed aluminum foil on the bottom of the shelving for fryers and cardboard lining the shelves and one window that is missing in the meat display case, the sales floor, and the back storage areas such as but not limited to the frozen durian freezer. 3. DISCONTINUE using duct tape as it is not easily cleanable. -Observed duct tape is used on cabinets above the cutting board table in the meat area. 4. CLEAN or REPLACE mat and REPAIR handle.

1. LINE the trash can with bags to prevent vermin attraction. -Observed fish scraps are stored directly in the trash can in the seafood area where an accumulation of fish particles can be observed on the interior of the can.

Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.

1. DESIGNATE an area for employee items, LABEL this area, and CONFINE all employee items to this area. -Observed employee items such as cups and medicine are stored throughout the back storage area with backpacks being observed stored on food boxes.

Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.

1. DESIGNATE an area for employee items, LABEL this area, and CONFINE all employee items to this area. -Observed employee items such as cups and medicine are stored throughout the back storage area with backpacks being observed stored on food boxes.