Citta - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

Facility Type:	Restaurant
Inspection type:	Routine
Inspection date:	August 18, 2009
Number of critical violations:	1
Number of non-critical violations:	5
Follow-up Required:	Yes

Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code	Description / Observation / Corrective Action
109	Critical Other (Specify) Observation: Wiping cloths were stored on the counter. Corrective Action: All wiping cloths should be stored in a bucket of sanitizer solution with a concentration of 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm quatz,
110	Food Not Protected - General Observation: The ice bin behind the bar was being used to store bottles. Corrective Action: Any ice used for making drinks is considered a food item and must be protected from contamination - no bottles should be stored in the ice.
112	Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils Observation: The grease trap has overflowed underneath the dishwasher. Corrective Action: Have the grease trap serviced and clean up the overflow.
112	Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils Observation: There is no seal on the door to the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Install a seal on the door to the walk-in cooler.
112	Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils Observation: There are some missing tiles in the kitchen on the walls. Corrective Action: Any missing tiles should be replaced.
112	Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils Observation: Some of the wood surfaces on the shelving in the kitchen have been worn down and bare wood is now exposed. Corrective Action: All bare wood surfaces should be sealed.
113	Improper Sanitary Facilities Observation: The hand wash station was difficult to access due to storage of cookware in this area. Corrective Action: The hand sink should always be kept accessible for staff to use during service.
116	Repeat Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: All the grouted tiles on the walls and ceiling are dirty. Corrective Action: These are due for a good cleaning.
118	Other (Specify) Observation: Some of the dishware used for cooking was being stored directly on the floor in the hand wash area. Corrective Action: All cooking pots and pans should be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

Comments:

General Observations:

1. Food handling observed during the inspection revealed no immediate concerns.
2. All protective temperatures met regulatory requirements at time of inspection.
3. Sanitizer in spray bottles measured a concentration of 200ppm quatz - good.
4. Dishwasher measured a concentration of 50ppm chlorine - good.
5. Glasswasher measured a concentration of 12.5ppm iodine - good.
6. Food storage was found to be adequate. Note: Due to space limitations in the walk-in cooler, some of the boxes of foods were being stored directly on the floor. This is not a preferred practice - all food must be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor to facilitate cleaning.
7. Temperature logs were up-to-date for all refrigeration units.
8. At least one person in the kitchen is food safe certified at all times.
9. This facility has an active pest control program in place - there were no signs of pests during the inspection.