Evergreen Restaurant

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches on the floor under the dishwashing machine, on the food prep table across from the ventilation hood, and on the carpet near the entrance of the rear food prep area, under cooking equipment and plates in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove all dead roaches and clean and sanitize all affected areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed two storage containers of rice stored on the floor with out lids in the food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing all food items on the floor and always cover food items while not in use and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the lids on the dry ingredient storage containers not clean, with debris and a dead fly in the dry storage area in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all lids and maintain to prevent contaminating the food items.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed slight black like substance build up on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize said ice machine and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed the door on the employee toilet room in the food prep area not self closing. Instructed to make said door self closing and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors under the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood with severe grease build up and food debris throughout the entire area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain said floors

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed the floor tiles throughout the rear food prep area especially under the dishwashing machine with openings and in need of grout. Instructed to repair said floors in order to seal all openings in the floor tiles and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18: observed dried grease droplets and dust on the ventilation hood, above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence pest activity. 5 live roaches and approximately 45-55 mice droppings were observed at the time of the inspection. The live roaches were observed in the crevices of the floor under the dishwashing machine in the food prep/dishwashing area, on the food prep tables under the rice cooker, and on the ledge above the prep cooler in the food prep area. The mice droppings were observed on the floors in the following areas: in the dry storage closet in the food prep area, surrounding the hot water tank in the employee toilet room, surrounding the two door cooler in the food prep area, in the lower opening of the deep-frying units. Instructed to eliminate live activity of roaches and remove the evidence of the rodent activty and to clean and sanitize all affected areas, food prep tables, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a),…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floor under the dishwashing machine, on the food prep table across from the ventilation hood, and on the carpet near the entrance of the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove all dead roaches and clean and sanitize all affected areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two storage containers of rice stored on the floor with out lids in the food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing all food items on the floor and always cover food items while not in use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temperature dishwashing machine one site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lids on the dry ingredient storage containers not clean, with debris and a dead fly in the dry storage area in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all lids and maintain to prevent contaminating the food items.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight black like substance build up on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize said ice machine and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slow draining handwashing sink in the food prep area next to the mop sink. Standing water in the sink bowl. Instructed to repair said sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the door on the employee toilet room in the food prep area not self closing. Instructed to make said door self closing and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood with severe grease build up and food debris throughout the entire area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain said floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tiles throughout the rear food prep area especially under the dishwashing machine with openings and in need of grout. Instructed to repair said floors in order to seal all openings in the floor tiles and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried grease droplets and dust on the ventilation hood, above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain hood.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 02/21/2023, report #2571497 #49 instructed to clean the following and maintain: interiors of refrigeration units, exterior surfaces of refrigeration units, fryers, wok station, stove and bottom of fryers to remove grease and other food debris. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: interiors of refrigeration units, exterior surfaces of refrigeration units, fryers, wok station, stove and bottom of fryers to remove grease and other food debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic tied around both faucets of the two comp sink that was leaking; instructed to repair leak at faucets.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in kitchen; instructed to replace tile where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity on premises. Found 50 or more mouse droppings on the floor in the kitchen storage room, on the floor under the storage shelf in the employee washroom and on the lower shelf in the beverage station. Observed one adult roach on the prep table by the rice cooker; roach killed by employee. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2 inch opening in the bottom corner of the screen door in rear of kitchen; instructed to seal opening. Also observed holes in the wall near the rear exit door showing light to the outside; instructed to seal all openings found to avoid rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cracks and openings in the covers for the bulk storage containers; instructed to replace cracked covers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: interiors of refrigeration units, exterior surfaces of refrigeration units, fryers, wok station, stove and bottom of fryers to remove grease and other food debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed platic tied around both faucets of the two comp sink that was leaking; instructed to repair leak at faucets.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment and in areas where droppings observed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in kitchen; instructed to replace tile where needed.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on-site properly to take temperatures of cold and hot tcs foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices out of the original containers and not properly labeled with the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a wall fan that leads directly outside not screened or protected from pests entry. Instructed to provide a screen or keep the wall fan closed.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 live cockroaches in between the wok station and the stove. Observed about 20 rodent droppings on the lower shelf of a prep table and about 20 rodent droppings on the ground by the drink prep station. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity, and contact pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed foods being stored in grocery bags inside of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to not store foods inside of grocery bags and only store foods inside of food-grade containers and food-grade bags.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed wooden chopping blocks in the food prep area. Instructed not to use wooden chopping blocks for foods, only use smooth and easily cleanable surfaces for all food contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be submerged in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots or install a larger 3 compartment sink or provide a manual procedure for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing large pots.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated grease debris in between the stove and wok station and around the oven. Observed the interior of the fryers with excessive accumulated food and grease debris. Observed minor debris on the shelves inside of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean all.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room or inside of the employees toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed excessive accumulated grease debris on the lid of the outside grease dumpster. Instructed to clean or replace the outside grease dumpster lid. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor and items unorganized inside of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to organize walk-in freezer and store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive accumulated dirt, food, and grease debris under wok station and the stove, and the fryers. Observed dirty floor drains under 3 compartment sink and throughout food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed deattached coving under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be regrouted throughout the food prep area in various areas. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the surface around the wok station, exterior surfaces of fryers, interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and particles, interiors of refrigeration units and shelves inside of the walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors need detail cleaning underneath the cooking equipment to remove grease and other debris. Clean in areas mentioned in violation #38 to remove all droppings.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the womens washroom is not working; repair ventilation in womens washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Found mouse activity on premises. Observed over 100 mouse droppings in the following areas: 30 underneath sink in bar area, 60 in employee washroom area, 10 under dishmachine and 5 by the two door cooler entering kitchen. Must clean all affected areas have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the surface around the wok station, exterior surfaces of fryers, interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and particles, interiors of refrigeration units and shelves inside of the walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors need detail cleaning underneath the cooking equipment to remove grease and other debris. Clean in areas mentioned in violation #38 to remove all droppings.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the womens washroom is not working; repair ventilation in womens washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the food storage containers, top of all equipment, prep tables, storage shelves, interior of prep coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep area epecially under equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters. Clean the grease and food debris on the wall behind the cooking equipment.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #2042229 on 4/24/17 not corrected: 35 - replace water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area. 41 - remove unnecessary articles and clutter in employee's washroom, rear of premises and on top of walk-in cooler. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the food storage containers, top of all equipment, prep tables, storage shelves, interior of prep coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep area epecially under equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters. Clean the grease and food debris on the wall behind the cooking equipment.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of 2-dr cooler and exterior tracks of same of food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under shelving of walk-in cooler of food spills and excess water/ meat juices.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary articles and clutter in employee's washroom, rear of premises and on top of walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean slicer and can opener at prep table in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under cooking equipment and other kitchen equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide three working drain stoppers for the three comp sink in the kitchen for proper set up to wash rinse and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk-in freezer door gasket in poor repair, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Main kitchen hand sink next to open food container, instructed to install a splash guard.

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

Inspector’s note: Standing water under ice maker, instructed to eliminate and keep floor dry as possible.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak noted under sprayer sink at dish washing area. Instructed to repair.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection, found raw chicken and beef stored above open case of lettuce and cooked foods in walk-in cooler. Instructed mgr to store food according to health code. Serious citaion issued 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate pest control,found about 30 mouse droppings scattered under tea station and front bar area, rear door windo not screened. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity and install a mesh screen. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under cooking wok area not celan. Heavy grease build-up instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaky ice machine, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label and date all prepared food items inside walk-in cooler and prep coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must remove grase build up. Must datail clean food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler. Must remove food debris. Detail clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment. Remove excessive food and grease build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of grease and food debis under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damage ceiling tiles abovecounter tops in food prep area. Must repair/replace. Detail clean walls throughout food preparation area. Remove dirt and food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter and unnecessary articles above walk-in cooler. Must remove clutter and unnecessary articles.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Ice machine with black and pink mold. Instructed manager to have machine completely cleaned and sanitized. Machine is being tagged held for inspection at this time. Machine can not be used until reinspected by the cdph. Serious violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued food not protected

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 10-12 fruit flies, 6-8 mice dropping in rear storage area, rear door not rodent proof 1/4 in gap at bottom of door. Instructed manager to repair door and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Outer openings not protected.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside grease container with grease encrusted at the top of container. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain container at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Outside grease area not maintained.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained. Drain pipe leaking onto floor. Waste water not draining to open drain site. Waste water is flowing to floor. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030 citation issued dish washing facilities not maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized manner. Knives can not be stored between a wall and equipment. All clean utensils must be inverted. Correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning, cutting boards in need of replacing worn, discolored. Must correct and replace.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, all storage shelves, and all sinks in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail clesning to remove all food debris, and standing water. Grout need through out. Must correct.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter, ceiling tiles in need of replacing where missing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation above cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessaaary clutter in any area must be removed. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found woks and wok station areas with excessive food and grease buildup. Needs detail cleaning. Found dishmachine and adjacent tables not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floor tiles in poor repair. Worn grouting in front of dishmachine and wok stations.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored above walk in cooler. (old containers,etc.) must clean and store properly.

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 fruit fly and roach activity at premises. Observed about 30 fruit flies on walls by dishmachine. Also, observed 3 live roaches on walls by dishmachne. Citation issued to license posted on wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Found woks and wok station areas with excessive food and grease buildup. Needs detail cleaning. Found dishmachine and adjacent tables not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floor tiles in poor repair. Worn grouting in front of dishmachine and wok stations.

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

Inspector’s note: Found light shield not clean above wok stations.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink at front bar areas. Found mop sink tub with cracks by drain cover. Found no backflow prevention devices at waterlines for mop sink, coffee machine, and ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored above walk in cooler. (old containers,etc.) must clean and store properly.