REOPENED
Yy Coffee & Tea Reopens After Health Closure
October 31, 2025
3:21 PM - 4:15 PM
Reinspection Inspection
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor
Inspector's Report
Second reinspection following October 10, 2025 inspection found critical violations corrected including food storage, equipment repairs, and time/temperature controls. However, facility still showed issues with hot water temperature at handwashing sink (75°F vs required 100°F), multiple refrigeration units failing to maintain proper temperatures, household air fryer in commercial use, and structural maintenance issues including gaps/holes in ceiling and dirty floors. Follow-up appointment scheduled for hot water temperature verification.
Violations Cited
7
#35
CRITICAL
Equipment approved: clean; installed; good repair; capacity
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
1. DISCONTINUE use. MAY propose another commericial AIR FRYER by providing spec sheets and obtaining all applicable permits. Observed a household air fryer being used to fry chicken wings. Per Person in Charge, the chicken wings are raw and are cooked by the air fryer. 2. REPAIR or REPLACE refrigeration unit to hold at 41F or below. DO NOT STORE potentially hazardous foods in unit. LABEL unit "not working." Observed the following refrigeration units are above 41: 1. two door rice and yogurt refrigeration unit at the rear of the facility is not working holding at room temperature, 2. two door upright fruit refrigeration unit at approximately 50F, 3. front display unit at 61F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#21
MAJOR
Hot and cold running water available
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
PROVIDE a minimum of 100F to all handwashing sinks. Observed the hot water in the bathroom is at a maximum temperature of 75F when 100F is required.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#30
MAJOR
Food storage; food storage containers identified
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed food stored on the floor in plastic containers in the kitchen and storage areas.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#43
MAJOR
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
1. SEAL gaps/holes 1/4 inch and greater to prevent vermin entry and REDUCE number of items stored. Observed many gaps/holes in the ceiling and excessive items in the upstairs storage that may provide rodents an area to harbor. 2. REMOVE fly zappers from the facility and hire licensed pest control service if necessary. Observed fly zappers stored underneath the equipment by the handwash sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#36
MINOR
Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
KEEP utensils dry, or hot at 135F or above, or cold at 41F or below with ice water. Observed stirrers being stored in water at room temperature.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#38
MINOR
Thermometers provided and accurate
What Was Observed
Observed no thermometers in the refrigeration units.
#38
MINOR
Thermometers provided and accurate
What Was Observed
Observed no thermometers in the refrigeration units.