La Mesa Kendall

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser with no label located at the mop sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.

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 steaks at walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front at preparation area. During the inspection employee placed a new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at sandwich station shelves. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at front counter coffee shop, main bar and preparation area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shredded beef and flans not covered inside one door reach in cooler, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: 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 **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel available for employees at hand wash sink located at the bar area by the main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed no paper towel available for employees at hand wash sink located at the bar area by the main kitchen **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available for employees at hand wash sink located at the bar area by the main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available for employees at hand wash sink located at the bar area by the main kitchen. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris vent above the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris vent above the ice machine **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, Large cutting board attached to the steam table at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, Large cutting board attached to the steam table at cook line. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe gasket torn on refrigerated drawer underneath the grill at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observe gasket torn on refrigerated drawer underneath the grill at cook line. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign available for employees at hand wash sink located at the bar area by the main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed no hand wash sign available for employees at hand wash sink located at the bar area by the main kitchen. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean container stored on drying racks at warehouse-washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed old labels in clean container stored on drying racks at warehouse-washing area. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**