Gangnam Market

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers throughout prep area and storage without labels. Instructed to provide common name label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 65 small and large black live flies flying throughout sushi prep, dishwashing /prepared food prep, bakery and dining area orolling cards, cooling equipment and dried kitchenware. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed uprigh cooler located in prep directly outside walk in cooler with missing door handler with food and duct tape residue on said equipment. Instructed to replace handle, clean and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all cooking equipment, cooling units, prep table shelving units and rolling carts in all rear prep/dishwashing/storage areas in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Instructeed to remove food debris and maintain to prevent feeding source for pest.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed window ledge located in rear prep areas, in all corners, under storage carts, and floor drains accumulated with organic matter and dried food debris. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the dish washing area, front and rear bbq grill prep areas, and behind the liquor bar and coffee bars. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dark stained cutting boards in the juice prep area and in the deli department. Management instructed to resurface or replace the stained cutting boards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the following items in the grill prep area: the 1-door prep cooler and the rolling storage rack next to it, the microwave and the wire rack between the stove and deep fryer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the drain line beneath the exposed hand washing sink behind the bakery counter. Management instructed to repair the source of the leak.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the bakery walk-in cooler and under the grill cooking equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the drain line water leak at the exposed hand washing sink next to the taco prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a customer checking out at the register with a leashed dog that was not a service animal. Management instructed that only service animals are allowed inside of the facility. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 30 live small flying insects and 3 house flies on the walls and ceilings in the produce food prep area and meat walk-in cooler. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the stand mixer and prep tables in the bakery prep area. Clean the food storage containers and prep tables, rolling storage racks in the grill prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the sushi 2 door upright prep cooler in the rear sushi prep area, microwave, grill and deep fryers in the grill prep area, 1 door grill prep cooler, and equipment storage and spice racks storage shelves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the buildup of mold on the wall behind the dish machine. Clean the walls of the dishwashing area and grill prep area. Clean the floor underneath cooking equipment in the grill prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several packaged food items (cakes and dessert items, dips, sauces, salads, etc.) in the bakery area and retail area without an ingredient label or name and address of manufacturer. Management instructed to label all packaged food items properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food items (cakes, desserts, doughnuts, salads, dips, etc.) with no allergen information provided on the ingredient label. Management instructed to list all allergens on the ingredient labels for all packaged foods in the retail area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the sushi 2 door upright prep cooler in the rear sushi prep area, stainless steel storage shelves behind the ramen prep area, microwave, grill and deep fryers in the grill prep area, 1 door grill prep cooler, and equipment storage and spice racks storage shelves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the buildup of mold on the wall behind the dish machine. Clean the walls of the dishwashing area and grill prep area. Clean the floor underneath cooking equipment in the grill prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet in employee toilet room located near loading dock. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex toilet located in upstairs office. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment at the rear loading dock. Instructed to remove from premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of dirt and food debris on interior and exterior drawer cooler located underneath grill. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside multiple coolers throughout the facility. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates being used as shelving throughout walk-in coolers and prep areas. Instructed to remove milk crates and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found a mold-like substance and other debris inside the keg cooler located in the bar. Also observed heavy ice build up on the floor and shelves inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean said areas, remove ice build up from freezer, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leak at the front produce prep three compartment sink faucet and maintain.