SOMIS CAFE

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee began preparing and plating eggs . No handwash.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut avocado. Employee stored products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler in the kitchen. Coached employee. Employee fixed products properly. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with shelves, trash can at front counter. Coached employee Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs, metal scrubber, black scrubbing brush, towels, sponge stored at handwash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water temperature at 76 at the three compartment sink. Employee fixed hot water at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwash sink at front counter. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature 78F at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Observed water temperature 73F at handwash sink at front counter. Employee fixed hot water at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored at preparation table accross the three compartment sink. Employee removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open water bottle while platting eggs. Coached employee.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing eggs and plating food with no hair restraint.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer near restroom.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temperature at 70F at mop sink near the three compartment sink. Employee fixed hot water at the of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open Pepsi can stored with food to be served to customers at reach in cooler front counter. Employee removed removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the three compartment sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour, rice removed from original container not identified by common name under preparation table across triple sink. Observed container of sugar at front counter near the handwash sink removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not identified by common name near restroom. Coached employee Repeat Violation

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining tray of cilantro in reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over washed cilantro inside reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature stored on prep table in kitchen area. As per operator for one hour. Operator opting to use time as a public health control moving forward.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquetas (89F - Hot Holding); empanadas (90F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for 2 hours. Operator turned up heat on warmer. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can in kitchen area. Operator moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers and plastic bags stored inside hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station.

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed table top fryer not under hood system in kitchen area.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored in the preparation table @79°F. Operator said for less than 3 hours, raw shell eggs were stored inside the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the flour.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar at the front counter not identified.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the front counter.