MOZAMBIQUE RESTAURANT

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Observed the cold top cooler to be in disrepair and maintaining potentially hazardous foods above 41F. See 8. Repair/ adjust to replace the cooler so that it is capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at/ below 41F.

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Observed the air filters in the ventilation hood to not be flush against each other. Maintain the filters flush against each other at all times when the hood is in operation.

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Observed gaps/ openings on the wall surface at but not limited to back door adjacent to ice machines/ opposite the soda syrup station. Properly seal all gaps/ openings greater than 1/4 inch in the interior/ exterior of the premises.

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Observed an accumulation of residue/ debris/ stagnant water on the floor surface below but not limited to all the equipment throughout the facility (i.e., cook's line, three-compartment sink, soda syrup station, ice machines, etc.). Clean to remove the accumulation.

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IMMEDIATE HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE The permit to operate the above named food facility is hereby temporarily suspended, and the facility is ordered immediately closed under the authority of Sections 114405 and 114409 of Division 104, Part 7, Chapter 13, Article 3 of the California Health and Safety Code. The attached Inspection Report specifies the conditions that warrant this closure and the Sections of the law that are being violated. Any food facility for which the permit has been temporarily suspended shall cease all food handling, close and remain closed until all conditions warranting the closure are corrected and your permit has been reinstated by a representative of Environmental Health. You are hereby notified that you have the right to request a hearing, within 15 calendar days after service of this Notice to show cause why the permit suspension is not warranted. Your failure to request a hearing within 15 calendar days shall be deemed a waiver of your right to a hearing. An owner, manager or operator who fails to comply with this Closure Notice may be found guilty of a misdemeanor, with a possible fine of $1,000.00 and/or imprisonment for not more than six months for each offense. This Health Permit Suspension and Closure Notice is issued to you under the authority of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 7, Chapter 13, Article 3. Copies of the Code Sections referred to herein may be reviewed at most public libraries, the Internet, or at Environmental Health. Contact this office at the number noted on this report, during normal days of business to request a re-inspection, or if you have any questions. If you are calling after 5:00 pm or on weekends, leave a message at (714) 433-6419 and an inspector/on call staff will call you back at their earliest convenience. Please make after hour request calls before 8:00 pm. The afterhours overtime rate through June 30, 2023 is $45.75 per quarter hour, or fraction thereof; time charged includes all travel time. The CLOSED notification seal was issued this date. REASON FOR CLOSURE: Evidence of Cockroach Infestation. See 24. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD/BEVERAGE PREP OR SALES MAY OCCUR IN THIS FACILITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THIS AGENCY. Prior to calling for a reinspection all of the violations listed on this report must be corrected, including, but not limited to, the following: 1) Eliminate all cockroach activity from this facility using approved pest control methods. See 24. 2) Clean and sanitize all surfaces to eliminate cockroach contamination, including, but not limited to, all preparation tables, food equipment, food containers, shelves, and floors. 3) Properly eliminate/ seal potential points of entry such as holes and gaps in the walls, base coves, ceiling, and under all exterior doors to prevent vermin entrance.