VAPIANO.

OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID REFRIGERATION UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 50.3F, 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.3F, 2 LBS OF DICED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA AT 52F, 1 LB OF SALAMI AT 53F, 3LBS OF TUNA AT 58F, 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48F, AND 1 LB OF COOKED BEEF AT 48.1F. ALL VALUED AT $63. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MAKING PASTA, PICK UP AN ITEM FROM THE FLOOR AND THROW THE ITEM AWAY IN THE TRASH AND THEN CONTINUED TO MAKE PASTA WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRAIN EMPLOYEES ON PROPER GLOVE USE, WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES AND TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DO SO DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE WASH BOWL LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH BOWL WAS 59F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTRUCT ALL EMPLOYEES TO USE THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS OR WASH THEIR HANDS AGAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED WASH BOWL SHOULD MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 85F IN ORDER TO OBTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED READY TO EAT SLICED TOMATOES (USED FOR SALADS) BEING STORED NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN AND SHRIMP IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANY READY TO EAT FOODS NEXT TO RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SLICED TOMATOES AND KEEP READY TO EAT FOODS SEPARATE FROM RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA, AND 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

THE FLOOR DRAIN GRATE MISSING ALONG THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN GRATES AT THE FLOOR DRAINS.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL UNDER THE GLYCOL SYSTEM AND A GARBAGE CAN WITH 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IT BOTH IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE DOOR OPEN AND 8-10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE BOTH IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 1-2 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 EXTERIOR FRONT ROTATING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND SEAL THE OPENINGS AT THE 3 EXTERIOR FRONT ROTATING DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, THE FLOOR DRAIN GRATE MISSING AND EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN GRATES AT THE FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM THE FLOORS.

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.4F, 3LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 45.8F AND 1LB OF PEPPERONI AT 47.1F ALL INSIDE OF THE PREPARATION COOLER AT THE CALZONE/PIZZA STATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 14LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $40.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP ROOM WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE REAR PREP ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature. found prep cooler at 51.3f, cooler is used to store perishables. instructed mgr to keep cooler temperature at 40f or lower, cooler is tagged not allowed to use must contact the office of CDPH when repaired. critical citation issued 7-38-005 (A)

Potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature. found the following food items stored at temperature between 50.4-53.5f in said walk-in cooler: 50 lbs of raw chicken, 10 lbs of raw salmon, 50 quarts of heavy cream, 50 quarts of liquid eggs, 40 lbs of deli meats, 8 gallons of milk. instructed mgr to keep such foods at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A) food discarded valued at $1500.

Source of cross contamination, found produce cardboard box with soiled bottom stored on prep table cutting board, instructed to store away from food contact surfaces. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)

Inadequate hands washing facilities. found all hand wash sink with no h soap and paper towels at all 5 prep and dish washing areas, no hot running water at front kitchen hand sink, obstructed hand sink at dish washing area, instructed mgr to provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks. critical citation issued 7-38-030

no certified food service manager on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( chicken, deli, fish) instructed to obtain. serious citation issued 7-38-012.

previous minor violation not corrected from report #1632956 dated 3-10-16 for violation #(42) food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed mgr to corrected violation within giving time frame. serious citation issued 7-42-090.

pottery plants stored above food prep tables, instructed to remove.

FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PROEPR COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER AT 62.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F ROR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMAOVAL REQUEST WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITAITION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.3F, 6 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 58.4F, 5 LBS OF BEEF AT 53.2, ALL FOOD STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TMGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.

CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AROUND SPRINKLER HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND.

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS ( SALT, SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED IN FRONT KITCHEN, INSRUCTED TO REMOVE.

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKETS AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO SCOOP FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH WORN GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH WORN GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DOING DISHES AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER ATTACHED TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

OBSERVED A 1 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH WORN GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE PIZZA PREP HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

CLEANING SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELD, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

CONDENSATION ON PIPE ABOVE PREP TABLE FOR ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

MUST ADD ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE PIZZA MAKING STATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND AT THE SALAD PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE.

MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE DUST THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MUST SEAL WALL AT THE BAR BY THE DESSERT REFRIGERATOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SALAD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK.