CENTURY PLAZA CAFE

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior nonfood-contact surface of all equipment and observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and ventilation filters. PIC was advised to create a frequent cleaning schedule to avoid accumulation and send pictures to inspector via email by 3/11/26.

Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal care item stored with food and non food items for customer use through out the establishment. PIC was advised to store all personal use items in a designated area to prevent any possible cross contamination.

Observed dishes in three-compartment sink washed, but not sanitized before being placed to dry. Instructed PIC that dishes must be sanitized after cleaning and before use.

CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

COS: PIC made quaternary sanitizing solution and sanitized utensils which had been washed before storing to dry.

Observed TCS foods (cut tomatoes, lettuce) prepared on site and held for over 24 hours without date marking.

CA: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.

COS: PIC date marked items with date of preparation.

No sanitizer test strips available upon request. Instructed PIC that viable test strips must be used to test concentration of sanitizing solutions.

CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC given until Feb 17, 2025 to purchase viable test strips.