CONDITIONAL
T4 Mala Town Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 24, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS; APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE.
Violations Cited
3
#23
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Observed old rodent droppings near prepackaged sodas. Clean and sanitize affected areas.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#26
MAJOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed beef to be thawing at ambient temperature. Discontinue this practice. Utilize one of the approved thawing methods. COS: beef was relocated to the refrigerator
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#26
MAJOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed beef to be thawing at ambient temperature. Discontinue this practice. Utilize one of the approved thawing methods. COS: beef was relocated to the refrigerator
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419