Mariscos la Palma

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed shrimp being thawed at room temperature in prep area. Instructed person in charge that all thawing must occur under cold running potable water or refrigeration.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer in cold hold units in prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold hold units and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prep coolers in kitchen area on hot line with torn and damaged gaskets. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain all damaged gaskets.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of rust on all shelving in walk in cooler where seafood is held. Instructed person in charge to replace/repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of two compartment sink in prep area being held with towel. Instructed person in charge to properly repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on toilet water tank (covered with cardboard). Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain lid with cleanable material.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in rear of facility with water damage and brown staining. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods (varioue seasonings). Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (sugar, beans and rice). Instructed to provide label with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items in boxes/containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in prep areas uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids/coverings to prevent contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed improper storage of wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly in a sanitizing solution between usage.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed in-use utensils (knives and forks) stored improperly on prep area tables. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods (varioue seasonings). Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (sugar, beans and rice). Instructed to provide label with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items in boxes/containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in prep areas uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids/coverings to prevent contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly in a sanitizing solution between usage.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (knives and forks) stored improperly on prep area tables. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed heavy food debris build up and loose vegetables present on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food derbis build up in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed toilet tank cover in women's bathroom to be broken. Instructed manager to repair or replace toilet tank cover.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed heavy food debris build up and loose vegetables present on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food derbis build up in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: In use prep cooler unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures, internal temperature of 60.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use able to maintain 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers present in reach in cooler at 3 door prep cooler in front cook line. Instructed manager to provide thermometer in each cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris build up and loose vegetables present on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food derbis build up in walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet tank cover in women's bathroom to be broken. Instructed manager to repair or replace toilet tank cover.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (rice and beans). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminium foil used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee restroom toilet bowl with cracked water tank. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2563994 on 9/20/2022 were not corrected: #58 observed no allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

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 in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors under equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

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 in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. 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 food items stored on floor in wal-in cooler, walk-in freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed handle of spoon laying inside ceviche and handle of ice scoop laying on top of ice. Instructed manager to store all handles of dispensing utensils above food to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

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 in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units, rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing device in poor repair on staff washroom door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings behind urinal in men washroom and along wall bases in storage area. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep and employee washroom areas, food debris and spills on floor in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2523976 on 8-12-21:47- cutting boards in need of cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain.53-employee washroom in need of detail cleaning employee washroom garbage cans in need of covers. Instructed to clean and cover cans. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee washroom in need of detail cleaning employee washroom garbage cans in need of covers. Instructed to clean and cover cans.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in dish area in need of cleaning to remove food spills and water build up instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of proper labeling with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, storage shelves and interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain clean at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaks at various sinks, all hand sinks drip at faucet does not turn off, 3 compartment leak at faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room garbage cans must have lids. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and food spills. Floors in pop storage in need of detail cleaning to remove all spills. Must detail clean and maintain clean

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of proper labeling with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 8-10 small flies and house flies at the front bar area and in the dining area. Instructed to clean all areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, storage shelves and interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain clean at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaks at various sinks, all hand sinks drip at faucet does not turn off, 3 compartment leak at faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room garbage cans must have lids. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and food spills. Floors in pop storage in need of detail cleaning to remove all spills. Must detail clean and maintain clean

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the floor drains and floors under/around the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the mops not proprerly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use for proper drying. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The bulk ingredient containers in the rear food preparation area must be labeled. Instructed to label all bulk ingredient containers.

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

Inspector’s note: FOUND 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES AROUND THE BAR AREA IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: The trash receptacles in the women's toilet room has no cover/lid. Instructed to provide receptacles with covers/lids. Maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the floor drains and floors under/around the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the mops not proprerly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use for proper drying. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wash cloths in the food preparation area are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the deep fryers with thick grease build up and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under the sinks and heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -ceiling tiles in the food prep with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet minimum requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with rust deposits. Instd to remove rust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior and sides of dishmachine not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Improper containers (small bowls) being used and stored in salsa. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils (with handle) and store utensils properly.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet minimum requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean in the rear prep area stove top/drip tray, interior of microwave, and bulk containers. Instructed to clean, also clean and sanitize bar gun holders.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floor in the rear prep/dish area, instructed to dry mop.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields not clean in the rear dish area, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep/ dish area, and employees restroom, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean in the rear prep area, stove top/drip trays, interior of microwave, and bulk containers, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize the bar gun holder.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floor in the rear prep/dish area, instructed to remove, dry mop.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields not clean in the rear dish area, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area and storage area in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed in front bar area. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Thee front bar area in need of detail cleaning to remove all sticky substances. Bar gun in need of cleaning must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floorsin bar area and wait staff area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Bar guns in need of drain lines. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed where worn and discolored. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, storage shelves, counter tops, and racks in walk in cooler and interior of reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Must correct 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 cleaning to remove all build up of debris. All items must not be directly stored on the floor must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls must be cleaned to remove all food splatters. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Hand sink needed in dish room area. Must install and maintain at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Reach in and walk in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary articles in need of removal and or organization. Correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the bar gun holder not properly constructed, no drain line from bar gun to drain, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front bar gun holder not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize,also clean the rear 4 door cooler rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in hallway out side the restrooms, instructed to replace.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates at this time,instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food containers in the food storage room

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls behind the cooking equipment has splashed on food debris on it.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food containers in the food storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the hoods and filters above the cooking equipment they are greasy.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling vents in the employees toilet room, the customers mens and womens toilet rooms are dusty, instructed to clean them.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace the light bulb underneath the 1st hood in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Front prep area used for preparing tortillas (tortilla machine) not protected from public contamination. Instd to provide proper barrier. Ice machine improperly located in dishmachine area. Instd to re-locate properly in food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: No licensed pest control logbook or proof of service. Provide same. Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof same so as to be tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink improperly designed, no grease interceptor and basins of sink not larger enough for largest piece of multi-use equipment. Instd to provide adequate sink with grease interceptor, attached metal drainboard, and basins of sink large enough for complete submersion of largest piece of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Unfinished concrete floor in rear. Instd to seal same, so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Unused equipment/unnecessary articles in rear. Instd to remove same and organize same area.