NORA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over bottled water. Person in charge removed chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.printed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees sign. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Outer opening not protected with self-closing doors.

Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer Person in charge cover stuffed tortilla. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over bottle water. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy.Person in charge removed shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: no training for employees. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 10/1/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge discarded rice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 10/1/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge discarded rice.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler raw Chicken over raw Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy in Spanish of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy for Person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Education Person in charge and printed a copy of the handout. All employees working read and signed handout. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in main kitchen area 3cs sanitizer over 200ppm. Person in charge diluted sanitizer and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen are raw Beef steak over cooked rice. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge the handout. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked Ground Beef not date marked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge stated that it was prepared on 9/2/2023 and date marked accordingly . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours Made in house Coconut Soup (48F - Cold Holding) in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/16/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures for prepared food on site. I also printed a copy of cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Soup. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale Observed raw Chicken over washed Produce in Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Educated Person in charge on cross contamination and cold food storage. Person in charge voluntarily discarded washed produce. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw Chicken over washed Produce in Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Educated Person in charge on cross contamination and cold food storage. Person in charge voluntarily discarded washed produce.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Made in house Coconut Soup (48F - Cold Holding) in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/16/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures for prepared food on site. I also printed a copy of cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Soup.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Beef Taco Meat in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/15/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over stove hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Refried Beans (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken Soup (47F - Cold Holding) in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated that the chicken soup and refried beans were prepared on 10/20/22. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Refried Beans (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken Soup (47F - Cold Holding) in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated that the chicken soup and refried beans were prepared on 10/20/22. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and chicken soup in Walk in cooler in main kitchen not date marked. Person in charge stated both food items were prepared on 10/19/22. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked both items 10/19/22 As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produced stored on floor in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they did not receive and food delivery today. Person in charge removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer hood vents soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cheese. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwashing sink by bar area used for beverage dump sink. Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for Handwashing sink use. Manager cleaned out sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans and seafood soup no date marked. Person in charge stated that it was prepared on 6/1/2022 Educated person in charge proper protocol for date marking. Person in charge dated marked both items 6/1/22. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas Observed ceiling in kitchen area not nonabsorbent. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor Observed food stored on floor in main kitchen area. Cook removed from floor As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice Observed ice scoop handle in ice at main bar area.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and vents over fryer soiled with grease.