Howells & Hood
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2018-05-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA UNUSED REACH. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
2018-05-23 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT EAST BAR AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA UNUSED REACH. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AT BOTH MAIN AND EAST SIDE BARS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ONE LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL WORKING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
2017-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT A WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, ALSO FOUND VACUUMED PACKAGED FOOD IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS, MACHINE IS TAGGED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER MISSING LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING AND STACKED IN EACH OTHER WHILE WET, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING LIDS ON ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, ORANGE FILM NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND SINK AT PASTRY STATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS.
2016-12-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
2016-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED BOTH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (180F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION: ONE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 125F AND OTHER DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 160F. BOTH MACHINES HAVE BEEN TAGGED...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE LYING DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID CONTMANITATION OF ICE BIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CAN OPENER BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, GRIME AND PLASTIC DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
1 OUT OF THE 5 LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD VENT IN THE KITCHEN IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEVERAL FLOOR DRAINS ONSITE INCLUDING THE DRAINS UNDER THE BAR, UNDER THE ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS GRIME BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HAND SINK ON THE FAR WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AND TO PREVENT FUTURE BACK-UPS.
2016-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 59.6F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 60F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. COOLER CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND SEARED SALMON AT 59.6F IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT 58.F, PANCETTA AT 62.3F, AND BACON WRAPPED HOT DOGS AT 58.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN PIPE INSULATION ON THE CONDENSER LINE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACED STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
2015-06-08 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK MOBILE CONTAINERS IN PRODUCTION KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2-DR PREP COOLER USED FOR DISH STORAGE IN PREP AREA WITH DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE OF FOOD DEBRIS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING AND BEER COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN PATIO DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE NEEDS REPAIR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
2014-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED THREE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS ON THE COOKLINE WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(50.6F-55.0F) AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, HEAVY CREAM, SAUTEED VEGETABLES, COLE SLAW,HUMMUS ETC)INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 40.0F INSIDE PREP COOLER...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, HEAVY CREAM, SAUTEED VEGETABLES, COLE SLAW,HUMMUS ETC) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (47.8F-52.1F) IN 3 PREP COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F O...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING AT 125.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE WASHER SANITIZING AT 180.0F OR HIGHER. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS IN THE PREP AREA UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TWO 2 DOOR PREP FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ICE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
2013-12-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR AND SEAL THE CRACKED FLOORING ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND IN OTHER AREAS BEHIND THE EAST BAR. REPAIR THE BUCKLED WOOD FLOORING PANELS IN THE SERVICE HALLWAY NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.
2013-12-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PASTRY PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F, AND THE LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, EGGS, ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHILI AT 59.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLERS: PATE AT 56.1F, EGGS AT 55.7F, BLUE CHEESE AT 48.2F,...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UPON MY RETU...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DISHROOM AND BEHIND THE BARS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVI...
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR AND SEAL THE CRACKED FLOORING ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND IN OTHER AREAS BEHIND THE EAST BAR. REPAIR THE BUCKLED WOOD FLOORING PANELS IN THE SERVICE HALLWAY NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BARS TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR...
2013-02-19 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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