Fire Lake

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at left and right lower corners of dock doors in room with trash compactor. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed no left and right splash guard on restaurant front prep area handwashing sink. Instructed to install left and right splash guards on handwashing sink in restaurant front prep area handwashing sink to prevent contamination of prep surfaces, equipment or food.

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 packaging all stored in walk in freezer 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. Unit removed from facility before conclusion of inspection and management voluntarily discarded and denatured vacuum packaged food valued at $275 and weighing 50lbs. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation combined with violation #29

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at left and right lower corners of dock doors in room with trash compactor. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity in such areas as main kitchen dishwashing area, small equipment storage room and restaurant bar. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 10/22/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no left and right splash guard on restaurant front prep area handwashing sink. Instructed to install left and right splash guards on handwashing sink in restaurant front prep area handwashing sink to prevent contamination of prep surfaces, equipment or food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no data plate for high temperature dish machine in second floor dishwashing area. 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.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in main kitchen. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guards on hand washing sinks in starbucks, restaurant and bar areas. Instructed manager to provide splash guards on hand washing sinks and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in starbucks prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surface

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in fire lake prep area, leaking faucet on hand washing sink in bar area. Instructed manager to repair hand washing sinks and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing light shields in wait station and second floor dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace light shields and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in main kitchen. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Oserved food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezers. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guards on hand washing sinks in starbucks, restaurant and bar areas. Instructed manager to provide splash guards on hand washing sinks and maintain. Observed bread and pastry items not covered for customer service. Instructed manager to properly cover all items to protect from contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in starbucks prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in fire lake prep area, leaking faucet on hand washing sink in bar area. Instructed manager to repair hand washing sinks and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet tissue in employee washroom in main kitchen. Instructed manager to provide toilet tissue in employee washroom. Toilet tissue shall be supplied in toilet rooms at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floor in starbucks, restaurant and bar areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing light shields in wait station and second floor dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace light shields and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2586395 on 12-6-23:51-observed the hot water knob stripped and unable to turn on properly at one of two hand washing sinks in the 2nd floor dishwashing area and a cold-water knob stripped and not able to turn on properly at one of 3, 3 compartment sinks also on the 2nd floor dishwashing area. Instructed to repair.53-observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room located in the main kitchen. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed an insect control device on the wall above equipment storage shelves. Instructed to not store anything under insect control devices.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the hot water knob stripped and unable to turn on properly at one of two hand washing sinks in the 2nd floor dishwashing area and a cold-water knob stripped and not able to turn on properly at one of 3, 3 compartment sinks also on the 2nd floor dishwashing area. Instructed to repair.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room located in the main kitchen. Instructed to provide.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed front prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 49.1f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below.manager states equipment not going to be used again and was removed from prep area. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed spices out of the original containers and in container by the wok prep station without label containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Saw evidence that the outdoor poolside bar set up is not protected from environmental sources of contamination. Observed bar set up with a bar counter to make mixed drinks, a cooler with a prep counter, a prep table, and a grill. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Instructed management to discontinue the outside poolside bar operation and complete a permanent outdoor cooking (poc) application to get approval from cdph for outdoor bar.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No lights in restaurant 2nd floor walk-in cooler. Instructed to install.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No lights in restaurant 2nd floor walk-in cooler. Instructed to install.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Found vacuum packaging machine on site with no approved haccp plan, facility using machine to vacuum package fresh fish and other meats and hold for more than 5 days in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to discontinue using machine and discard 10 lbs of fresh salmon valued at $60, machine is tagged not allowed to use. Contact the office of cdph for further inquiry. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled ( powdered sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop placed on ice cubes at bar area, instructed to store off cubes.

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: No hot running water through out banquet kitchen, water temp is 68f. Kitchen is in operation during inspection. Hot water is available at the 1st floor restaurant kitchen. Instructed manager to provide hot running water for all kitchen sinks. Priority vioaltion 7-38-030(c). Instructed manager not to use banquet kitchen at this time.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found employee preparing food in front prep area, without a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing foods, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes being stored above cold food line in front prep area on main level, and in dish room on 2nd floor, to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple refrigeration units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: FOUND WHITE AND GREEN CUTTED BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found rust on storage racks in coolers in server station, and in cooler behind front prep area. Remove rust, so surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Also found microwave oven in staff break room in basement with dried food debris on interior contact surface, instructed to repair, clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found leaky backflow preventer device on high-temp dish machine on 2nd level, and a leak inside prep cooler behind front prep counter. Also, hand washing sink in staff break room in basement has a slow leak. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found loose food debris on floors under and behind heavy equipment in front prep area, dish washing area, and walk-in beer cooler on 2nd floor. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found missing light shield above the dishwasher on the 2nd level, instructed to replace light shield and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found broken concrete floor in front of high temp dishwashing machine on the 2nd level. Instructed to repair floor, so surface is smooth and easily cleanable, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of food debris on the meat slicer in the main kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb in the 4-door display cooler in the main kitchen prep area. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods ( eggs, chicken...). Instructed to obtain. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Food containers not labeled ( sugar, salt...) instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Flimsy clear plastic container used as a scoop for bulk-foods. Instructed to use proper scoops.

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

Inspector’s note: Using glass bottles with narrow opening for water service that's washed in dish machine, instructed to use wider opening bottles or wash manually with a brush.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust build-up noted on fan covers in walk-in coolers, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leak on the faucet of the 3 compartment sink in the dish washing area. Observed splash guards needed by exposed hand sink in the employee lounge and by exposed hand sink in the pizza prep area. Instructed to provide splash guards and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 40 small flies located on the ceiling in the pizza prep area/bar on the 2nd floor. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed silverware stored upright in the employee lounge. Instructed to invert silverware and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors under 3 compartment sink and under cooking equipment with accumulated food, dirt, and grease debris. Instructed to clean along the wall and in all corners and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leak on the faucet of the 3 compartment sink in the dish washing area. Observed splash guards needed by exposed hand sink in the employee lounge and by exposed hand sink in the pizza prep area. Instructed to provide splash guards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Ice machine cover, gaskets in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards in 2nd floor prep kitchen(Filini kitchen), that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in Filini kitchen prep area, and by dish machine , in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, in banquet area, shall be repaired/replaced).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Floors in Filini bar/kitchen areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, dish machine areas, and kitchen storage shelving(1st floor, 2nd floor) not clean, need detailed cleaning).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had gaps/peeling paint in main kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in Filini main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls in main kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Light shields that were damaged/broken in walk in cooler in Filini kitchen, shall be replaced).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found/oserved live fruit flies/gnats(15 )in bar area(Filini Bar/restaurant) at time of complaint inspection. Citation Issued 7-38-020. Serious Violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice machine cover, gaskets in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards in 2nd floor prep kitchen(Filini kitchen), that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in Filini bar/restaurant(1st floor) that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in Filini kitchen prep area, and by dish machine , in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, in banquet area, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving in 17th floor(lounge) had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks in Filini bar area, kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/cabinets in 17th, bar area, kitchen areas(1st floor, 2nd floor)not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment/ shelving in 17th floor kitchen/lounge area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in Filini bar/kitchen areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, dish machine areas, and kitchen storage shelving(1st floor, 2nd floor) not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls that had gaps/peeling paint in main kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in Filini main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls in main kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler walls, fan guards in main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields that were damaged/broken in walk in cooler in Filini kitchen, shall be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide ice box bin covers at the mezz banquets bar area and at the filini bar area as well.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide ice box bin covers at the mezz banquets bar area and at the filini bar area as well. Must provide a dipper well by the gelato freezer/coffee area at the filini bar area or move gelato freezer to the filini restaurant area dipper well on the 2nd level. Must repair counter top of 1dr refrigerator located on the 2nd level filini restaurant cooking line area. Above stated in poor repair. Must repair the left refrigerator door at the filini restaurant so as toproperly close.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior panel of ice machines on premises at the main kitchen, mezz satellite kitchen area to remove slight grime build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must adjust timer at the 2nd hand sink from the right hand side ladies restroom so as to last a minimum of 15 seconds with hot running water at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Several spice and bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label.

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

Inspector’s note: No hand sink in the makeshift rear prep area, additional hand sink must be installed or relocate operation to main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at cold food kitchen hand sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace cracked sneeze guard covers used at the breakfast table located in the filini restaurant area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior panel of both ice machines located in the 2nd floor banquet kitchen and in the satellite kitchen. Found slight grime build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize floor at corner of the elevator at the housekkeping elevator lower level to prevent pest breeding. Observed puddle of water mixed with soda on floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must tighten faucet base at the 3-comp sink located across from the large dish machine in the 1st kitchen.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometers at 2 (1dr and 3 dr)refrigerators in the filini bar area and in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide lids to garbage cans in prep/bar areas in order to eliminate breeding sites for small flies.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain interior of floor drains and floors under/around heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize walls and ceilings remove dust and small (live)flies.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide and conspicuously place thermometers in all coolers as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store all mops hanging upside down for proper drying when not in use.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store ice scoops in a bin/container and not directly on top of ice machine. Must store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found over 100 live small flies in various areas of the establishment, main kitchen, filini prep area (lower level and mezzanine), dining room, bar and storage area. Instructed to eliminate small flies, clean affected areas and recommended calling pest control for assistance. Citation #78220-12 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide lids to garbage cans in prep/bar areas in order to eliminate breeding sites for small flies.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain interior of floor drains and floors under/around heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize walls and ceilings remove dust and small (live)flies.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide and conspicuously place thermometers in all coolers as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store all mops hanging upside down for proper drying when not in use.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store ice scoops in a bin/container and not directly on top of ice machine.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.