West Coast Vegan Grill

Observed employee handwashing sink in kitchen area being blocked by multiple containers. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC will remove multiple containers from in front of employee handwashing sink in kitchen area.

Observed no handwashing cleanser at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC will put handwashing cleanser at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area.

Observed an employee handling food without a beard restraint in kitchen area. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will purchase a beard restraint for the employee by today.

Observed unapproved equipment (ice maker) being utilized in the facility. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have unapproved equipment (ice maker) replaced with an approved commercial grade ice maker.

Observed white prep cutting board in front kitchen area with visible stains and cuts. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have white prep cutting board in front kitchen area with visible stains and cuts replaced.

Observed ceiling tile in back area of kitchen over dry storage area with visible brown wet stains. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have ceiling tile with visible brown stains in back area of kitchen over dry storage area replaced.

Observed scoop in the sugar bin not stored properly. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC placed scoop in the sugar bin handle up.

Observed expired test strips (5/2025). CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will purchase new test strips ASAP.

Observed unapproved equipment (ice maker) being utilized in the facility. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have unapproved equipment (ice maker) replaced with an approved commercial grade ice maker.

Observed leak on floor when entering the walk in freezer. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have leak on floor when entering the walk in freezer repaired.

Observed several ceiling tiles above walk in cooler with black and brown visible stains. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have ceiling tiles above walk in cooler with black and brown visible stains replaced.

Observed grease and dust build up on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler with visible stains and cuts. PIC will have until 01/17/2024 to have white prep board in front of prep top cooler replaced.

Observed unapproved equipment (microwave) being used in facility. Informed PIC that all equipment must be commercial grade. PIC will have until 03/11/2024 to have unapproved equipment (microwave) replaced with commercial grade microwave.

Observed molded onions in bag on shelf in dry storage area. COS PIC discarded molded onions in bag on shelf in dry storage area.

Observed establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. COS PIC has established established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment.

Observed a small leak at 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area. PIC will have until 07/17/2023 to have small leak at 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area repaired.

Observed no food service permit posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will have food service permit posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers by today.

Observed dishes not inverted on dish rack shelf in kitchen area beside WIF. COS PIC inverted dishes on dish rack shelf in kitchen area beside WIF.