FAIL
Village Tea House Fails Health Inspection
September 16, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS; ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREA.
Violations Cited
5
#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
Mouse feces observed on floor of basement level. Pest control service receipt dated 8/26/2025 indicated "no rodent activity was noted during the inspection and/or service". COMPLETE ALL "ACTION NEEDED" ITEMS LISTED ON SERVICE REPORT. IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNCLEAR, CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CLARIFICATION.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#43
CRITICAL
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Minimize ground-level clutter, especially in basement level where rodent activity was observed. Move items at least 6 inches off of ground.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#6
MAJOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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
Repair or replace soap dispenser at downstairs handwash sink in prep area. No soap was dispensed at time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
Service hood above cook's line. Observed accumulation of grease. No "next service date" sticker posted.
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
Service hood above cook's line. Observed accumulation of grease. No "next service date" sticker posted.