Halal Burger

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: The following previous core violations from report #2614975 dated on 04/02/25 not corrected-#49 observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain and #55 observed accumulated food debris on walls and floors throughout the prep and rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and walls and maintain. Instructed manager both above previous core violations must be corrected by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. Insructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

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 the person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on walls and floors throughout the prep and rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and walls and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris/grease build up on ventilation hood/filters. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood/filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Label food bottle/containers with common name, once is removed from original containers

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the reach-in freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as matting for floors. Matting must be washable/cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirty walls and floors throughout the prep and rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and walls and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed multiple damaged ceiling panels in the warewashing and toilet area. Instructed the person in charge to repair damaged ceiling panels and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep stations in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

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 the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty walls and floors throughout the prep and rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and walls and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple damaged ceiling panels in the warewashing and toilet area. Instructed the person in charge to repair damaged ceiling panels and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.must store inverted.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean.garbage spillage.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020b.must clean and maintain. Dumpster company removed overflowing garbage by the end of inspection.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility closet in rear kitchen prep area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize utility closet and keep items elevated off of floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 50f inside of the unit. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as eggs and cheese. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 10 live house flies on the walls, ceiling and flying around in the food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave, prep tables, grills and storage shelves above the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must adjust the self-closing door device on the washroom door so that it closes.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls throughout the food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2484696 on 2/9/21 not corrected: 49 - observed heavy grease build up on interior and exterior of cooking fryer. Must clean and maintain. 55 -observed dusty vent on ceiling in bathroom. Must clean and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13- observed heavy grease build up on interior and exterior of cooking fryer. Must clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-402.12-observed heavy grease build up on front of grease trap located outside in rear. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-observed minor grease build up on floors behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12-observed dusty vent on ceiling in bathroom. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape being used as a door handle on refrigerator and also observed missing door handle on freezer. Must repair and install fridge handle.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on interior and exterior of cooking fryer. Must clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on front of grease trap located outside in rear. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty vent on ceiling in bathroom. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor grease build up on floors behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10-2-2020, report #2401946. #35-noted raw chicken in water inside the prep sink thawing. Manager stated that the chicken was thawing. Discussed with management the different thawing methods of food:- either under cold running water or inside the refrigeration unit. Product temperature was adequate at the time. #47-noted torn rubber gasket inside at door of upright refrigeration unit at the rear. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace. #53-noted the bathroom door at the rear food prep area not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing device at the door and maintain #53-noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Noted raw chicken in water inside the prep sink thawing. Manager stated that the chicken was thawing. Discussed with management the different thawing methods of food:- either under cold running water or inside the refrigeration unit. Product temperature was adequate at the time.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags and tin can container. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside at door of upright refrigeration unit at the rear. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up on refrigeration unit shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain upright refrigeration units at the rear with dirt and food particles.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the bathroom door at the rear food prep area not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing device at the door and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially under and around the cooking stove and refrigeration units at the rear.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11-observed torn rubber gasket on door to reach in cooler in rear storage area cooler. Instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.115- observed that outside trash container and grease container are dirty and area around covered with grease. Must clean and maintain clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11- observed dirty and stained ceiling tiles over dry storage rack. Must clean and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 50.5f with tcs foods stored inside for sale.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired,fax or email to cdph. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several food items (chicken nuggets, chicken tenders) to be stored in freezer with out proper food coverage . Must provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on door to reach in cooler in rear storage area cooler. Instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed that interior several cooling units are dirty and covered with food debris. Must clean and maintain clean

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed that outside trash container and grease container are dirty and area around covered with grease. Must clean and maintain clean

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty and stained ceiling tiles over dry storage rack. Must clean and maintain clean

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

Inspector’s note: All food congtainers and spices must be labeled with common name on the containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping chopping board,prep tables. Must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaking on the faucet connector arm of the 3 compt sink. Must repair and maintain to stop the leak.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor througout the establishment along the wall base all corner needs detail cleaning. Walls by the 3 compt sink with food splashed. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Ventilation in the washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Filters on the hood with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain.