Tzuco / Tales / Panango

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

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at left and right sides of dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used as shelf liner throughout facility on bottom shelf of prep tables. Observed aluminum foil used as shelf liner on prep tables next to three compartment sink, in rear prep area and in front prep area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil shelf liners, food and non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of debris on floor outside of dumpsters in dumpster area. Instructed to clean floors surrounding dumpsters and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed non smooth/damaged areas of floor surrounding two floor drains in dishwashing area underneath the dish machine and rinse sink. Instructed to smoothly repair non smooth/damaged areas of floor surrounding two floor drains in dishwashing area underneath the dish machine and rinse sink. Observed opening in lower wall outside of employee washroom. Instructed to smoothly repair lower wall outside of employee washroom for ease of cleanability. Observed missing ceiling vent covers on vents above utility sink and liquor storage room. Instructed to install ceiling vent covers above utility sink and in liquor storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base in middle of front entrance double glass door. Observed opening at base of right side of eastside patio entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed utensils(knives, forks and spoons)stored laying down in bins in dining area across from bar and in barista area. Instructed utensils shall be stored with handles up or covered.

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 cooler during time of inspection. Informed person in charge that documentation and procedures must be submitted and approved by cdph before performing such specialized food processes. Must be maintained.tagged units, including packaging material and three containers of vacuum sealed foods tagged and relocated to walk in freezer. 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 opening at base in middle of front entrance double glass door. Observed opening at base of right side of eastside patio entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils(knives, forks and spoons)stored laying down in bins in dining area across from bar and in barista area. Instructed utensils shall be stored with handles up or covered.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one cutting board along main hot line in rear prep area covered in deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 of the 4 washbowl sinks located in restroom area maintaining low water pressure. Instructed to repair and maintain so that adequate water pressure is available when all washbowl sinks are in use.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large amount of flies in dumpster located in rear loading dock area. Instructed to power wash dumpster to maintain a pest free environment.