Nepal House

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease on sides of stove and fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting surfaces with stains and deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed spices out of the original packaging inside of containers that are not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all spice containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside freezer units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed spices out of the original packaging inside of containers that are not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all spice containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside freezer units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash preventing lid closure at time of inspection. Instructed management that trash must be stored inside garbage receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.

Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices out of the original packaging inside of containers that are not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all spice containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris in between the cooking equipment and accumulated dust debris on the vents above the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the area around the hand washing located in the food prep area sink needs to be re-caulked. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Milk crates may not be used for food storage, all open food must be stored in food grade containers. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Milk crates may not be used for food storage, all open food must be stored in food grade containers. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The use of grocery bags to store open for is not allowed. Instructed to use food grade bags for meat storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Handsink at main prep line is slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: The following core violations not corrected from inspection #2555639 dated may 11, 2022. #47 observed worn gasket in 2 door commercial cooler. Instructed manager to ensure all gaskets are in good condition. #55 facility rear prep area with accumulation of food debris on floor and walls, under equipment (reach in coolers, fryers, grill, stove etc) three compartment sink, rear closet and dry storage areas. Must detail clean and maintain instructed to correct and maintain all violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed non potable water from pipe condensation leaking onto boxes of single service articles near rear door. Instructed manager to move single service article boxes to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed worn gasket in 2 door commercial cooler. Instructed manager to ensure all gaskets are in good condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of the fryers with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Facility rear prep area with accumulation of food debris on floor and walls, under equipment (reach in coolers, fryers, grill, stove etc) three compartment sink, rear closet and dry storage areas. Must detail clean and maintain

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. Instructed to provide.

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. Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

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. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity. Observed about 5 live cockroaches inside of the hot water heater closet. Instructed to eliminate insect activity and clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of the fryers with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

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. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food debris under the dry storage shelves in the rear, observed dead insects on the floor in the hot water heater closet. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: 8-103.11 observed yogurt being made on premises. Must cease making yogurt and provide a haccp plan and variance for yogurt making process in facility. Person in charged voluntary discarded yogurt. Variance requires cdph review and approval. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility bulk food items stored in containers not labeled with common name (flour, sugar, salt etc) in rear prep area. Must label items and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed store large uncovered pot of ready to eat rice, potatoes and bags on onions all stored on floor in rear prep area. Informed person in charge and food handler of food storage requirements and source of potential contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed equipment touch point area and prep tables, shelves etc with accumulation of food debris. Must detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility three compartment sink in disrepair (leaking hot water wont turn off). Facility must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility rear prep area with accumulation of food debris on floor and walls, under equipment (reach in coolers, fryers, grill, stove etc) three compartment sink, rear closet and dry storage areas. Must detail clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice) out of the original packaging and held over 24 hours in the walk in cooler, freezers and prep coolers without proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the glass plates not inverted located at the self service buffet line. Instructed to invert glass plates and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage being stored on the shelf located under a waste water pipe in the rear of the facility. Instructed to remove dry storage and do not store any storage under waste water pipe.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and dust debris located on the vents above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease dumpster lid with accumulated grease on top of the grease dumpster lid. Instructed to clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice) out of the original packaging and held over 24 hours in the walk in cooler, freezers and prep coolers without proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the glass plates not inverted located at the self service buffet line. Instructed to invert glass plates and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage being stored on the shelf located under a waste water pipe in the rear of the facility. Instructed to remove dry storage and do not store any storage under waste water pipe.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and dust debris located on the vents above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards on the prep reach in coolers in the rear prep with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the can opener, knife racks, the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the interior/exterior of the ovens and deep fryers with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the floors under the deep fryer and stove with excess food, grease and dirt build up. Also, the floors in the corners have dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the walls under the 3-compartment sinks and the cooking equipment with food splatter, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the right faucet on the 3-compartment sink with a leak at the base and at the middle handle. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Instructed to properly store the ice scoop handles up in the ice or in a clean container/bin. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards on the prep reach in coolers in the rear prep with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the can opener, knife racks, the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the interior/exterior of the ovens and deep fryers with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the floors under the deep fryer and stove with excess food, grease and dirt build up. Also, the floors in the corners have dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the walls under the 3-compartment sinks and the cooking equipment with food splatter, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the right faucet on the 3-compartment sink with a leak at the base and at the middle handle. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Instructed to properly store the ice scoop handles up in the ice or in a clean container/bin. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Disposable empty milk jugs used as a multi-use container. Instructed to use containers that can be washed properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Sneeze guard at self-service buffet line is pushed to back. Instructed to provide adequate barrier.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proof of approved food handler education. Instructed to provide and maintain proof of approved food handler education.

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

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not being used properly. Observed an employee washing, sanitizing then rinsing dishes. Instructed to set up 3 compartment sink for wash then rinse then sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and discoloration. Instructed to replace and maintain cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed meat stored in grocery bags. Instructed to use food grade material for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink in need of a splash guard on the 3 compartment sink side. Instructed to provide and maintain a splash guard.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hood vents with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain the hood vents.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proof of approved food handler education. Instructed to provide and maintain proof of approved food handler education.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean sides of cooking equipment to remove food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found ice machine with large amounts of pink substance at the interior panel. Found buffet table with inadequete amount of sneeze guards. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize ice machine, instructed manager to provide adequate number od sneeze guards at buffet table. Discontinue use of buffet until sneeze guards arrive. Serious citation 7-38-005(a) citation issued food not protected.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report#1114745 3/28/13 insp#333 #38 must enclose/cover active plumbimg pipes above prep area. Instructed manager to correct minor violation and maintain at all times. Pipes must be completely enclosed. Serious violation 7-42-090 citation issued previous minor violation not corrected

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

Inspector’s note: Clean sides of cooking equipment to remove food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Stoppers needed for the 3 compartment sink. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must enclose/cover active plumbing pipes above prep area.