Salinas Improves its Sanitary Rating

Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

Smoke free workplace smoking policy inadequate, not posted, not provided to employees.

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Covered garbage receptacle not provided or inadequate, except that garbage receptacle may be uncovered during active use. Garbage storage area not properly constructed or maintained; grinder or compactor dirty.

Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Wash hands” sign not posted at hand wash facility.

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.