Sam's Ventura Central Market, 505 N Ventura Ave, VENTURA, CA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: SAM'S VENTURA CENTRAL MARKET
Type: MARKET 5000-9999 SQ FT
Address: 505 N VENTURA AVE, VENTURA, CA 93001
Phone: 805-648-8928
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 01/13/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNUSED EQUIPMENT
    INOPERABLE OR UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT THE FACILITY.
01/13/2016ROUTINE
  • IMPOUND RELEASE - EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS
    EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS PREVIOUSLY IMPOUNDED HAVE BEEN RE-INSPECTED AND RELEASED FROM IMPOUND
03/20/2015FOLLOW-UP
  • RESTROOMS- TOILET PAPER
    TOILET PAPER IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE DISPENSER AT THE TOILET IN THE RESTROOM.
  • THERMOMETER- REFRIGERATION UNIT
    AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER IS NOT PROVIDED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT(S).
  • FOOD STORAGE- SPOILED/DAMAGED FOOD
    SPOILED, DAMAGED, RECALLED OR UNLABELED FOOD IS STORED WITH FOOD INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
  • WATER SUPPLY- POTABLE WATER HOSE
    A HOSE NOT APPROVED FOR USE TO CONVEY POTABLE WATER IS USED IN THE FACILITY.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- INOPERABLE, DISREPAIR
    FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS INOPERABLE OR IN DISREPAIR.
  • PEST CONTROL- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS
    EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED WITHIN THE FACILITY.
  • FOOD TEMPERATURE- COLD HOLDING/C&D
    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS NOT HELD AT OR BELOW 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (OR 45 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AS ALLOWED) AT ALL TIMES.
03/17/2015ROUTINE
  • PEST CONTROL- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS
    EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED WITHIN THE FACILITY.
  • PEST CONTROL- HOLES, GAPS, CREVICES
    THE FACILITY IS NOT MAINTAINED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS FOR VERMIN.
  • PEST CONTROL- GENERAL
    THE FACILITY IS NOT CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED OR OPERATED TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OR HARBORAGE OF VERMIN.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- INOPERABLE, DISREPAIR
    FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS INOPERABLE OR IN DISREPAIR.
  • FACILITY SANITATION- UNSANITARY CONDITION
    THE PREMISES AND/OR FLOORS, WALLS, OR CEILING ARE IN AN UNSANITARY CONDITION.
06/23/2014FOLLOW-UP
  • PEST CONTROL- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS
    EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED WITHIN THE FACILITY.
  • MANAGEMENT & PERSONNEL - FOOD HANDLER CARD
    FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED AT THIS FACILITY DO NOT POSSESS A VALID FOOD HANDLER CARD AND/OR RECORDS DOCUMENTING THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES POSSESS A VALID FOOD HANDLER CARD ARE NOT MAINTAINED BY THE FOOD FACILITY FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED.
04/02/2014FOLLOW-UP
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT
    EQUIPMENT NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITHIN THE FACILITY IS USED.
  • PERMIT - POST PERMIT
    A VALID HEALTH PERMIT IS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT THE FACILITY.
  • LIGHTING
    ADEQUATE LIGHTING IS NOT PROVIDED IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR STORED, WHERE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED OR STORED, OR IN JANITORIAL AREAS OR THE RESTROOMS.
  • VERMIN- SCREENING
    APPROVED SCREENING IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE OPENABLE WINDOW OR DOOR.
  • PERMIT REINSTATED
    VIOLATIONS THAT WARRANTED THE SUSPENSION OF THE PERMIT AND CLOSURE OF THE FACILITY HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
02/10/2014ROUTINE
  • PERMIT- NON-COMPLANCE FEE
    A NON-COMPLIANCE FEE IS DUE TO THE VENTURA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION PRIOR TO SCHEDULING OF AN ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION.
  • PERMIT SUSPENDED
    NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE PERMIT AND ORDER OF IMMEDIATE CLOSURE ISSUED.
02/07/2014FOLLOW-UP
  • PERMIT SUSPENDED
    NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE PERMIT AND ORDER OF IMMEDIATE CLOSURE ISSUED.
  • PEST CONTROL- ACTIVE RODENT INFESTATION
    AN ACTIVE RODENT INFESTATION IS OBSERVED WITHIN THE FOOD FACILITY.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNUSED EQUIPMENT
    INOPERABLE OR UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT THE FACILITY.
  • FOOD STORAGE- FOOD ON FLOOR
    FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE STORAGE SPACE.
  • EQUIPMENT SANITATION- UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
    AREAS USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD, UTENSIL WASHING AND/OR FOOD STORAGE ARE UNCLEAN AND LIKELY TO POSE A RISK OF ADULTERATION OR CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
  • FACILITY SANITATION- UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
    THE PREMISES AND/OR FLOORS, WALLS OR CEILING ARE IN AN UNSANITARY CONDITION.
  • LIGHTING
    ADEQUATE LIGHTING IS NOT PROVIDED IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR STORED, WHERE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED OR STORED, OR IN JANITORIAL AREAS OR THE RESTROOMS.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT
    EQUIPMENT NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITHIN THE FACILITY IS USED.
  • RESTROOMS- HAND SINK SOAP, TOWELS
    THE SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN A DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM(S).
  • RESTROOMS- TOILET PAPER
    TOILET PAPER IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE DISPENSER AT THE TOILET IN THE RESTROOM.
  • VERMIN- SCREENING
    APPROVED SCREENING IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE OPENABLE WINDOW OR DOOR.
  • NOTICE OF INSPECTION REPORT POSTED
    A NOTICE ADVISING PATRONS THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE IS NOT POSTED.
  • PERMIT - POST PERMIT
    A VALID HEALTH PERMIT IS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT THE FACILITY.
  • PEST CONTROL- HOLES, GAPS, CREVICES
    THE FACILITY IS NOT MAINTAINED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS FOR VERMIN.
  • FOOD STORAGE- UNAPPROVED CONTAINER
    FOOD IS STORED IN CONTAINERS NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN A FOOD FACILITY.
02/03/2014ROUTINE
  • FACILITY MAINTENANCE- COVED BASE
    A 3/8 INCH COVED BASE IS NOT PROVIDED AT THE FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- INOPERABLE, DISREPAIR
    FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS INOPERABLE OR IN DISREPAIR.
  • FOOD SOURCE & LABELING- PREPACKAGED FOOD
    PREPACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY LABELED.
  • FACILITY MAINTENANCE- WALLS, CEILINGS
    WALL AND/OR CEILING SURFACES ARE DETERIORATED AND/OR DAMAGED.
  • FACILITY SANITATION- UNSANITARY CONDITION
    THE PREMISES AND/OR FLOORS, WALLS, OR CEILING ARE IN AN UNSANITARY CONDITION.
04/01/2013ROUTINE
  • RESTROOMS- HAND SINK SOAP, TOWELS
    THE SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN A DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM(S).
  • RESTROOMS- TOILET PAPER
    TOILET PAPER IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE DISPENSER AT THE TOILET IN THE RESTROOM.
  • VERMIN- SCREENING
    APPROVED SCREENING IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE OPENABLE WINDOW OR DOOR.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT
    EQUIPMENT NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITHIN THE FACILITY IS USED.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNUSED EQUIPMENT
    INOPERABLE OR UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT THE FACILITY.
  • REFRIGERATOR- HOLDING TEMPERATURE
    REFRIGERATION UNIT(S) NOT MAINTAINING FOOD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR BELOW.
  • FACILITY SANITATION- UNSANITARY CONDITION
    THE PREMISES AND/OR FLOORS, WALLS, OR CEILING ARE IN AN UNSANITARY CONDITION.
10/31/2012ROUTINE
  • RESTROOMS- TOILET PAPER
    TOILET PAPER IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE DISPENSER AT THE TOILET IN THE RESTROOM.
03/27/2012ROUTINE
  • FOOD STORAGE- FOOD ON FLOOR
    FOOD IS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR.
  • RESTROOMS- HAND SINK SOAP, TOWELS
    THE SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN A DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM(S).
08/09/2011FOLLOW-UP
  • PEST CONTROL- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS
    EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED WITHIN THE FACILITY.
  • PEST CONTROL- FLYING INSECTS
    FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED WITHIN THE FOOD FACILITY.
  • FOOD STORAGE- FOOD ON FLOOR
    FOOD IS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR.
  • RESTROOMS- HAND SINK SOAP, TOWELS
    THE SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN A DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM(S).
  • RESTROOMS- TOILET PAPER
    TOILET PAPER IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE DISPENSER AT THE TOILET IN THE RESTROOM.
07/18/2011ROUTINE
  • VERMIN- OPEN DOOR
    THE EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE FACILITY IS MAINTAINED OPEN ALLOWING THE ENTRANCE OF VERMIN INTO THE FACILITY.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- LIGHT SHIELDS
    SHATTERPROOF SHIELDS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR LIGHT FIXTURE(S) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, OPEN FOOD STORAGE AREAS OR UTENSIL WASHING AREAS.
11/17/2010ROUTINE
  • PERMIT REINSTATED
    VIOLATIONS THAT WARRANTED THE SUSPENSION OF THE PERMIT AND CLOSURE OF THE FACILITY HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
04/13/2010FOLLOW-UP
  • PERMIT SUSPENDED
    NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE PERMIT AND ORDER OF IMMEDIATE CLOSURE ISSUED.
  • PEST CONTROL- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS
    EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED WITHIN THE FACILITY.
  • FACILITY SANITATION- UNSANITARY CONDITION
    THE PREMISES AND/OR FLOORS, WALLS, OR CEILING ARE IN AN UNSANITARY CONDITION.
  • EQUIPMENT SANITATION- UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
    EQUIPMENT IS UNCLEAN AND MAINTAINED IN AN UNSANITARY CONDITION.
  • VERMIN- OPEN DOOR
    THE EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE FACILITY IS MAINTAINED OPEN ALLOWING THE ENTRANCE OF VERMIN INTO THE FACILITY.
  • PEST CONTROL- FLYING INSECTS
    FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED WITHIN THE FOOD FACILITY.
  • PEST CONTROL- HOLES, GAPS, CREVICES
    THE FACILITY IS NOT MAINTAINED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS FOR VERMIN.
  • RESTROOMS- HAND SINK SOAP, TOWELS
    THE SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN A DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM(S).
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- LIGHT SHIELDS
    SHATTERPROOF SHIELDS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR LIGHT FIXTURE(S) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, OPEN FOOD STORAGE AREAS OR UTENSIL WASHING AREAS.
  • WASTE MANAGEMENT- CARDBOARD
    CARDBOARD, PACKAGING MATERIALS AND REFUSE THAT CONTAIN FOOD RESIDUE IS STORED UNCOVERED AND IN SUCH A MANNER THAT CREATES A RODENT HARBORAGE PROBLEM.
04/12/2010ROUTINE
  • FOOD STORAGE- FOOD ON FLOOR
    FOOD IS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR.
  • MANAGEMENT & PERSONNEL- CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER
    DOCUMENTATION IS NOT PROVIDED TO VERIFY THAT THE OWNER OR A FOOD EMPLOYEE OF THE FACILITY HAS SUCCESSFULLY PASSED AN ACCREDITED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION.
10/27/2009FOLLOW-UP
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNUSED EQUIPMENT
    INOPERABLE OR UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT THE FACILITY.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- LIGHT SHIELDS
    SHATTERPROOF SHIELDS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR LIGHT FIXTURE(S) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, OPEN FOOD STORAGE AREAS OR UTENSIL WASHING AREAS.
  • FOOD SOURCE & LABELING- PREPACKAGED FOOD
    PREPACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY LABELED.
  • FOOD TEMPERATURE- COLD HOLDING
    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS NOT HELD AT OR BELOW 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AT ALL TIMES.
  • FOOD STORAGE- OUTDOOR/UNAPPROVED STORAGE AREA
    FOOD IS STORED OUTDOORS OR IN AN UNAPPROVED AREA.
  • FACILITY MAINTENANCE- WALLS, CEILINGS
    WALL AND/OR CEILING SURFACES ARE DETERIORATED AND/OR DAMAGED.
  • VERMIN- SCREENING
    APPROVED SCREENING IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE OPENABLE WINDOW OR DOOR.
  • FOOD STORAGE- FOOD ON FLOOR
    FOOD IS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR.
  • RESTROOMS- HAND SINK SOAP, TOWELS
    THE SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN A DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM(S).
09/28/2009ROUTINE
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNUSED EQUIPMENT
    INOPERABLE OR UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT THE FACILITY.
  • FACILITY MAINTENANCE- WALLS, CEILINGS
    WALL AND/OR CEILING SURFACES ARE DETERIORATED AND/OR DAMAGED.
03/26/2009FOLLOW-UP
  • RESTROOM ACCESS- FOOD AREAS
    DISCONTINUE ALLOWING CONSUMERS TO PASS THROUGH THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
  • RESTROOMS- HAND SINK SOAP, TOWELS
    THE SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN A DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM(S).
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNUSED EQUIPMENT
    INOPERABLE OR UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT THE FACILITY.
  • FACILITY MAINTENANCE- WALLS, CEILINGS
    WALL AND/OR CEILING SURFACES ARE DETERIORATED AND/OR DAMAGED.
03/18/2009FOLLOW-UP
  • RESTROOMS- HAND SINK SOAP, TOWELS
    THE SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN A DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM(S).
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- UNUSED EQUIPMENT
    INOPERABLE OR UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT THE FACILITY.
  • FOOD STORAGE- OUTDOOR/UNAPPROVED STORAGE AREA
    FOOD IS STORED OUTDOORS OR IN AN UNAPPROVED AREA.
  • FACILITY MAINTENANCE- WALLS, CEILINGS
    WALL AND/OR CEILING SURFACES ARE DETERIORATED AND/OR DAMAGED.
02/17/2009ROUTINE
  • MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT
    A COPY OF THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE FACILITY.
  • FACILITY SANITATION- UNSANITARY CONDITION
    THE PREMISES AND/OR FLOORS, WALLS, OR CEILING ARE IN AN UNSANITARY CONDITION.
  • FACILITY MAINTENANCE- FLOOR
    THE FLOOR IS DETERIORATED AND/OR DAMAGED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
02/26/2008ROUTINE
  • FOOD STORAGE- OPEN BAGS, PACKAGES, OR TIN CANS
    FOOD IS STORED IN OPEN PACKAGES, BAGS, METAL OR TIN CANS.
  • VERMIN- OPEN DOOR
    THE EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE FACILITY IS MAINTAINED OPEN ALLOWING THE ENTRANCE OF VERMIN INTO THE FACILITY.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - INOPERABLE, DISREPAIR
    FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS INOPERABLE OR IN DISREPAIR.
  • FACILITY MAINTENANCE- WALLS/CEILINGS
    WALL AND/OR CEILING SURFACES ARE DETERIORATED AND/OR DAMAGED.
  • FOOD SOURCE AND LABELING- PREPACKAGED LABEL
    PRE-PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY LABELED.
  • EMPLOYEE PRACTICES- CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE
    DOCUMENTATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THE OWNER OR AN EMPLOYEE OF THE FACILITY THAT HAS SUCCESSFULLY PASSED A FOOD SAFETY EXAMINATION.
  • UTENSIL WASHING & SANITIZATION- TEST STRIPS
    TEST STRIPS OR OTHER METHOD TO MONITOR SANITIZER LEVELS IS NOT PROVIDED.
  • EQUIPMENT SANITATION- EQUIPMENT MATERIALS
    EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS USED IN THE PREPARATION AND DISPLAY OF FOOD ARE NOT NON-TOXIC, NON-CORROSIVE, ARE NOT CONSTRUCTED, INSTALLED, OR MAINTAINED TO BE EASILY CLEANED, OR ARE NOT KEPT CLEAN OR IN GOOD REPAIR.
10/31/2006ROUTINE

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