Chitiva Cafe/Epic Kitchens

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it could be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in rear area of facility near 3-compartment sink, next to freezer and 2-door refrigerator, and back door leading to garage. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and organize all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items such as walnuts, etc out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005.citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items such as walnuts, etc out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: No pest control service no log book provided, instructed to obtain a licensed pest control service with a log book. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(C)

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed an exposed sewer pipe in the front customer service near food storage tables/office area. Instructed to provide adequate protection around or under the sewer pipe in order to protect from possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed food storage tables being placed under a unprotected waste water pipe. Instructed to remove items and do not store anything under waste water pipes.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed female food handlers without hair restraints such as hair nets or baseball caps. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure for cip equipment that can not be submerged into the 3 compartment sink such as an ice cream machine and a large mixer. Instructed to provide a written procedure for all cip equipment that is on site.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak on the waste water pipe dripping into a garbage can located on the ceiling of the food storage/office area. Instructed to remove and discard all items affected as well as repair the waste water pipe leak.