CREATIVE TASTES CATERING

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vent above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed dust accumulation on vent above cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior gap at garage door of storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed exterior gap at garage door of storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on nonabsorbent surface at back alley area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed dumpster on nonabsorbent surface at back alley area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer to the right of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed ice buildup in chest freezer to the right of cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dust accumulation on floor fans at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed grease and dust accumulation on floor fans at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in shelves of walk in cooler rust throughout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed in shelves of walk in cooler rust throughout. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulation of dust behind reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Wall soiled with accumulation of dust behind reach in freezer. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee dayquil and Vicks vaporub in dry storage shelf. Operator removed from shelf Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared lasagna and pasta in freezer unit without date marking, as per operator more than 24 hours.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three spray bottles containing bleach fabuloso without label below dish wash machine. Operator directed employee to label bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in rice and flour containers under preparation area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink container in dry storage shelf across from cook line. Operator removed personal drink container from shelf

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers stored on floor next to three compartment sink. Operator placed item six inches from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed chickpeas and sauerkraut dented cans on rack by cook line, operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler , as per operator less than 1 hour. Also observed chicken broth sauce (63F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at cook line, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator moved sauce to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine, operator restocked during inspection date. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed on 3 compartment sink by cook line.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling vents throughout kitchen.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green cutting board.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cup on preparation table across cook line, operator removed during inspection. Also observed personal phone on preparation table by reach in coolers area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line under tables.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice container not covered on rack next to three compartment sink, operator covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in dry storage area in kitchen area. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not segregated in reach in freezer across from cook line. Operator removed personal food from freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table across from standing reach in freezers in kitchen area. Also observed employee personal belongings on prep table across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service containers stored on the floor across from handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted in rear kitchen area next to walk in cooler. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator diluted the solution. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored with vegetables and over ready to eat food at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw salmon to another reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink preparation area. The soap was provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table. Operator inverted the pots. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the utensil handle stored on the couscous pasta. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at shelf under preparation table located in front of the dishwasher machine.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance behind the dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The mop was hung up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine > 200 ppm) under preparation table. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack. Operator moved the rack. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. Employee signed the form. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored inverted under preparation table. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair next to standing reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the entrance of preparation area..

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance behind dishwasher area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair at the front of reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Observed two tiles in disrepair at the front of reach-in freezer. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs stored next to whipped cream at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the whipped cream to the top part of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed garlic in oil dated 07-17-2023. Operator discarded the garlic in oil. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine > 100 ppm). Operator added water to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager moved the can opener to the ware washing area to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by boxes of fruit. The boxes were moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair in front of reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer with vegetables.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a single service box on floor, next to hand wash sink. Operator picked up the box. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee began working with handling clean equipment without first washing his hands. Operator was informed that he need to wash his hands. Employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a bag with raw pork ribs next to bags with cooked meatloaf and cooked pork at white chest reach in freezer. And raw beef stored over cooked pork at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the raw pork ribs to another reach in freezer. And moved the raw beef to the bottom part of the shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair next to reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine < 10 ppm). Manager added chlorine to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a tile in disrepair next to reach in freezer by the door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a tile in disrepair next to reach in freezer by the door. Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located next to the preparation sink located in the kitchen. Manager provided paper towel onsite. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with old food accumulation. Microwave located in storage shelf by the hand wash sink. Employee cleaned it onsite. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil torn used as shelf cover under the dishwasher machine.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-31: Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-31: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on ceiling vents.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled wall in dishwasher area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior of chest freezer with accumulation of rust.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.