BALBOA CAFE

Observed accumulation of food debris on tongs hanging from oven, and observed two knives (one with dried food debris) stored between two pieces of equipment (dipper well and two door refrigerator.) Do not store cutlery between equipment. Magnetic strips can be used to store clean cutlery. Wash tongs as frequently as needed to prevent accumulation of food debris and growth of microorganisms. White plastic guard inside ice machine has a heavy accumulation of black material at end of guard that spans almost the entire length. Wash, rinses, sanitize, and rinse ice machine. Remove ice before cleaning ice machine. 7/25/18: Ice machine has not been cleaned. Facility is planning on purchasing a new ice machine. Submit specification sheet for approval.

Code CHSC 114115

Observed dirty utensils in left compartment of three-compartment sink. Middle compartment had potentially hazardous foods going through the cooling process, and the right compartment was filled to the top with French fries and ice. Do not store any food in the utensil washing sink. Observed bowls and other utensils sitting on piece of metal stored on top of French fries. 7/25/18: Observed a fly land on jicama. Jicama voluntarily discarded. Observed au jus cooling in middle compartment of three-compartment sink. Do not use three-compartment sink for rapid cooling process.

Code CHSC 113980

Inadequate gap from ends of at least three waste pipes to floor sink. Provide air gaps between rim of floor sink and ends of pipes. Air gaps shall be twice the diameter of the pipe.

Code CHSC 114193

Employees restroom stuffy. Fan is making noise, but doesn't appear to be functioning properly. Repair or replace fan.

Code CHSC 114149

Clean encrusted white and brown material on top of the dishwasher.

Code CHSC 114175

Observed food equipment stored inside an outside metal shed. This food equipment is not used. Remove this equipment from the premises.

Code CHSC 114257.1

Observed an Emerson microwave that appears domestic. Provide proof that this is an ANSI-certified microwave. If it is not ANSI-certified, remove microwave from the facility, and submit specification sheet for approval of a replacement microwave.

Code CHSC 114130

Clean walls in warewashing area to removed dirt, especially at juncture of three-compartment sink and wall.

Code CHSC 114257

Observed open boxes of to-go containers in one metal shed and unused food equipment, utensils, and chemicals in another metal shed. Do not store food, food equipment, utensils, or to-go containers in these sheds. Shed closest to restaurant with to-go containers has wood flooring. Flooring in other shed has rubber type material with grooved surfaces.

Code CHSC 114268