Mastro's Steakhouse

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--observed some floor tiles in front of the handwashing sink at 1st floor bar and 1st floor dishwashing room.instructed to repair,re-grout floor tiles in said areas and maintain. Blackened,moldy wall caulking at the dishwashing room.must replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--observed some floor tiles in front of the handwashing sink at 1st floor bar and 1st floor dishwashing room.instructed to repair,re-grout floor tiles in said areas and maintain. Blackened,moldy wall caulking at the dishwashing room.must replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed some color coded stained cutting boards in the first floor food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain .

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease build-up inside of the deep fryers and sides and in between cooking food equipments in the 1st floor main cook line prep area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some floor tiles in front of the handwashing sink at 1st floor bar and 1st floor dishwashing room.instructed to repair,re-grout floor tiles in said areas and maintain. Blackened,moldy wall caulking at the dishwashing room.must replace and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.113: observed faded data plate on high temperature dish machine in west dish pit. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed handwashing sink in second all gender washroom on second floor not working. Instructed to repair handwashing sinks and maintain. (there are four other properly functioning sinks in women's washroom on second floor).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed damaged floor tiles and grout outside of chef's office across from small ice machine. Instructed to repair or replace floor tiles and grout in said area and maintain.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting compliance with variance/specialized process in facility noted reduced oxygen packagaged beef dated 8/31 stored in walk in cooler during time of inspection. Informed person in charge that documentation and procedures must be submitted and approved by cdph before performing such specialized food processes and must be maintained. Tagged unit, including packaging material and vacuum sealed beef dated 8/31 voluntarily discarded and denatured. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation consolidated with violation #29

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no left side splash guard on handwashing sink in second floor bar. Instructed to install left side splash guard on hnadwashing sink in second floor bar to prevent contamination of equipment.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-set tableware uncovered on dining room tables. Instructed to wrap, cover or invert pre-set tableware in order to contamination.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed faded data plate on high temperature dish machine in west dish pit. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink #3 in second floor women's washroom not working and observed handwashing sink in second all gender washroom on second floor not working. Instructed to repair handwashing sinks and maintain. (there are two other properly functioning sinks in women's washroom on second floor).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and grout outside of chef's office across from small ice machine. Instructed to repair or replace floor tiles and grout in said area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on rear lines of condensor in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice from rear lines of condensor and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelving located next to 3-compartment sink in rear dish/prep area and inside chemical room. Must repaint or replace shelving.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No irreversible registering temperature indicators available for the high temperature dish washing machine on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside the employees washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime on caulk around drainboards of high temperature dish machine. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at hand washing sink located in second floor bar. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and dust on hood over 2nd floor prep kitchen currently not in use. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Condensation noted produce walk-in cooler, instructed to repair insulation. Mold like black spot noted on dish machine walls, instructed to eliminate.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler door handle in second floor service bar missing. Install and maintain door handle.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water under 3 compartment sink in kithcen and under tilt skillet in kithcen. Remove standing water and maintain floors in a clean and dry condition. Observed floor of second floor service bar with standing water. Remove all standing water and maintain floor in a clean and dry condition.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: : observedstopper of left compartment of 3 compartment sink not working to hold water. Repair and maintain. Observed drain from dishmachine on second floor service bar backing up from floor drain onto floor. Repair dishcharge line and floor drain to abate back up.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler door handle in second floor service bar missing. Install and maintain door handle.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water under 3 compartment sink in kithcen and under tilt skillet in kithcen. Remove standing water and maintain floors in a clean and dry condition. Observed floor of second floor service bar with standing water. Remove all standing water and maintain floor in a clean and dry condition.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observedstopper of left compartment of 3 compartment sink not working to hold water. Repair and maintain. Observed drain from dishmachine on second floor service bar backing up from floor drain onto floor. Repair dishcharge line and floor drain to abate back up.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed some damaged reach in cooler door rubber gaskets. Must repair or replace damage coolers door rubber gaskets.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor littered throughout plate storage room, floor tiles damaged at dishwash area #1 also observed damaged floor tiles at meat walk in cooler, floor tiles by steamer. Must repair all damaged floor tiles and detail clean floor and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dirt build up on walls under and behind dishmachines also observed condensation build up on ceiling tiles above dishmachines. Must clean walls and ceiling tiles at dishmachine areas.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1559714 dated on 06/30/15 not corrected, #38 all ventilation in all washrooms not working. Must repair and maintain. Instructed manager said previous minor violation must be corrected by date of reinspection. Serious violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed some damaged reach in cooler door rubber gaskets. Must repair or replace damage coolers door rubber gaskets.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine at 1st floor prep and food build up on lower side of dishmachines drain boards. Must clean and maintain equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor littered throughout plate storage room, floor tiles damaged at dishwash area #1 also observed damaged floor tiles at meat walk in cooler, floor tiles by steamer. Must repair all damaged floor tiles and detail clean floor and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dirt build up on walls under and behind dishmachines also observed condensation build up on ceiling tiles above dishmachines. Must clean walls and ceiling tiles at dishmachine areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must clean light covers at dishwash area #01 and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Handwash bowl at butchers prep area drain pipe leaking also observed pipe leaking under sprayer sink at dishmachine area #2. Must repair and maintain sinks.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install or provide lid for the ice bin behind the 2nd floor bar. Must re caulk along the walls of the dish machine and maintain.(caulk worn out with black moldy like substance).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail and sanitize the upper compartment of the the two ice makers and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles behind the first floor bar with worn out grout. Floor tiles with standing water in between the floor tiles. Must re grout and maintain. Must clean the floor inside the storage room close to the second floor bar and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All ventilation in all washrooms not working. Must repair and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed one employee preparing food not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager that all employees handling and preparing foods must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: All ice scoop must be stored on a separate container to prevent possible contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Dessert prep sink caulk worn out with black moldy like substance. Must re caulk and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Solid light shield by the rear dishwahshing area ist floor,with dust build-up. Must clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls beside the ice maker 2nd floor and walls in the rear west expo close to the door, with peeling paint. Must scrape peeling paint. Make the walls smooth easily cleanable.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb on the hood by the cook line 2nd floor. Must replace light bulb.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates, cups, bowls etc) on shelves not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted ice bin at the second floor bar with no lid. Instructed to provide a lid for the ice bin to prevent dust accumulation especially when in use.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted a pinkish discoloration inside ice machine at the prep area.instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted used wash cloths on prep table not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates, cups, bowls etc) on shelves not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates, cups, bowls etc) on shelves not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to labela and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build-up noted on walk-in cooler fan covers and kitchen ceiling vents, instructed to clean and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Disposable food containers not stored properly, instructed to store invertedly to prevent any contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ice build-up noted on walk-in freezer pipes, instructed to remove and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Bottom of ice scoop holder not clean, instructed to celan and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting at coffee station area. Instructed to provide.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN CEILINGS WHERE DUST IS ACCUMULATING FROM AIR VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.