CONDITIONAL
Whiz-Burger: Rodent Infestation & Food Safety - Conditional
December 3, 2025
1:35 PM - 2:35 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Multiple serious violations found including rodent droppings throughout facility, raw beef stored above bread causing cross-contamination risk, and extensive grease buildup. Facility requires immediate pest elimination, deep cleaning, and structural repairs.
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
IMMEDIATELY eliminate rodents from the facility and REMOVE rodent droppings. Observed old rodent droppings on the floor near chest freezers, under front counter, in back storage area, near water heater, around electrical panels, in attic, and near back screen door. Observed gaps under and in the back screen door.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#27
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food Separated and Protected
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed raw beef stored on shelving above a package of bread in the reach in cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#1B
MINOR
Documents Required
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
WITHIN 14 DAYS: To continue using the existing 3 compartment sink for facility operations, submit standard operating procedures for the use of the 3 compartment sink for handwashing, food preparation, and warewashing.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#33
MINOR
Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
DEEP CLEAN AND DEGREASE the cookline and to remove the observed accumulation of grease and residue throughout the facility including light switches, door handles, equipment handles, and surfaces under cookline.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#33
MINOR
Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
DEEP CLEAN AND DEGREASE the cookline and to remove the observed accumulation of grease and residue throughout the facility including light switches, door handles, equipment handles, and surfaces under cookline.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117