MISSION VALLEY G&C C R

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw ahi tuna on the menu without an identifier. Operator added identifier to menus and reprinted menus. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with grooves and stains.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing plug on one of the dumpster.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 7 dented 14oz. cans of hearts of palm in dry storage. The operator segregated the dented cans for return. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onion (62F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) in the counter top cold holding unit on the cooks expo line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at the server station held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed multiple foods packaged on site using the reduced oxygen method with no use by date. Repeat Violation

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation area on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Bottles of drink mixer stored in ice used for drinks behind the bar. See stop sale. The bartender discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. 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 egg nog held for more than 24 hours with no date mark behind the bar. The bartender stated the egg nog had been opened for more than 7 days. The bartender discarded the egg nog. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottles of drink mixer stored in ice used for drinks behind the bar. The bartender discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator voluntarily discarded the cheese. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed egg nog held for more than 24 hours with no date mark behind the bar. The bartender stated the egg nog had been opened for more than 7 days. The bartender discarded the egg nog. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed foods packaged on site using reduced oxygen packaging missing the use by date. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food prep area on the cook line. Observed an employee purse stored near plastic utensils in the server area. The personal belongings were properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses on the cook line. The tongs were properly stored. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operator is not properly tracking the number of days time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method was maintained frozen in order to properly date mark the food when thawed and held at refrigerated temperatures again. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed foods packaged on site using reduced oxygen packaging missing the use by date. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface behind the bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of whole tomatoes in the dry storage area. Observed 3 dented cans of pomodoro in the dry storage area. The operator segregated the dented cans for return. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple items not marked with the correct date when moved from the walk in freezer to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles for salt and sugar not stored above the food product in the prep area. The operator removed the scoops from the above foods. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface behind the bar.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed HACCP plans submitted 10/9/2023 and received by Jose Quinones for review. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items in the walk in cooler not marked with the date taken out of the freezer for thawing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on a preparation surface near the prep sink on the cook line. Operator properly stored the spray bottle. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items in the walk in cooler not marked with the date taken out of the freezer for thawing.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on a prep table in the middle of the kitchen. Operator properly stored the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided the employee with a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves behind the bar with rust and pitting. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust and pitting. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled near three compartment sink. Operator discarded contents of spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in employee restroom.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in back area of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cook line.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table in wait station area. Operator discarded the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lid on recycling dumpster.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on recycling dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan at front of kitchen soiled with dust.

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler behind bar rusted and pitted.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburgers in same holding unit with hotdogs in reach-in cooler under cook line. The Chef moved hotdogs to another reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw salmon over ready to eat pork tenderloin in reach-in cooler under cook line. The chef placed the pork tenderloin in another reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scooper in standing water. The manager dumped water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals over hand wash sink in server area.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached to faucet at end of rush table, no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food like debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 4 inch hole in ceiling tile over 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee confirmed beverages on table with rolled silverware. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table front of pass through window.