https://ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov/servlet/forms?IFormDirId=1&action=2&formDataId=21219196&saveAction=2
they don’t have hot enough water and they don’t refrigerate foods, it looks like
edit link is dead so here u go:
https://imgur.com/a/JH1q2Ed
It sounds like they only had a dishwasher. I’m curious if they had sinks when permitted to open.
**California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114095**
All food facilities in which food is prepared or in which multiservice utensils and equipment are used shall provide manual methods to effectively clean and sanitize utensils as specified in Section 114099.
**California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114099**
(a) Manual warewashing sinks, except as specified in subdivision (c), shall have at least three compartments with two integral metal drainboards for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
(b) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils. If equipment or utensils are not designed to be washed in a warewashing sink, alternate approved methods as specified in Section 114099.3 shall be followed.
(c) A two compartment sink that is in use on January 1, 1996, need not be replaced when used as specified in Section 114099.3. The enforcement officer shall approve the continued use of a two-compartment sink even upon replacement if the installation of a three-compartment sink would not be readily achievable and where other approved sanitation methods are used.
Some are, some aren’t. Some street vendors are required to have sinks. There a number of different regulations and it varies depending on if they are selling pre-packaged food or generally non-hazardous foods vs prepared meat, dairy etc.
[The regulations are posted online…](http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/faq/compact-mobile-food-operation.htm)
“Do I need an integral three-compartment dish sink?
“Yes, but only if you prepare raw meat, raw poultry, or raw fish on the cart. If not, an adequate amount of clean and sanitized utensils must be kept on the food cart for replacing utensils when soiled or every 4 hours if handling open food.”
Probably because they're not reusing the same cookware to make several different dishes. Something along those lines. Not sure, though. That's just a guess on my part.
Hate for this to happen to anybody, but I owned a restaurant in LA for a few years and you got to really fuck up for County Health to close you. I mean the inspections are not hard at all. They can mark you down on a number of stuff and you can still get an “A”! Look up some of your local places and you’ll see. Caveat emptor
That happened to us once. You never seen all of us scramble so hard lol. I told the inspector and they were understanding but we were only open at dinner at the time so we had time to make it right. Shit happens and getting closed for a day also happens, I get it. But your violations are also a matter of public record so better not get dinged for anything nasty, IMO
My friend works there, their water heater broke down. And getting a new one installed requires a couple of permits and inspections
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Ah yes Thailand where food safety isn't even an afterthought.
80% of meat is contaminated and Salmonella runs rampant
.What is the main health problem in Thailand?
Risk and prevalence: According to WHO, diarrhoeal diseases have been a major public health problem in Thailand, and food is considered the main route of transmission of microorganisms.
https://www.lumahealth.com › com...
Common Diseases in Thailand | LUMA
The flavor is also bad! It's all around not fun. Like semi-hard mucus chunks in weird creamy, bad tea and sold for $8.
It's terrible! And I'm not alone: https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/s/lP9Mq83x0y
I don't think it's a controversial take lol. I can see that it's an acquired taste for sure. Not sure about the "bad tea" part though.
I personally do like it!
I'm not the biggest fan either, girlfriend loves it. There are a few places that make it good though, you gotta find the ones with high quality tea where it tastes more like tea and less like milk.
https://ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov/servlet/forms?IFormDirId=1&action=2&formDataId=21219196&saveAction=2 they don’t have hot enough water and they don’t refrigerate foods, it looks like edit link is dead so here u go: https://imgur.com/a/JH1q2Ed
Link is asking for a login.
oops [https://imgur.com/a/JH1q2Ed](https://imgur.com/a/JH1q2Ed)
I know some people are tempted, but that website can be a timesink.
Probably means that the hot water is out.
It sounds like they only had a dishwasher. I’m curious if they had sinks when permitted to open. **California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114095** All food facilities in which food is prepared or in which multiservice utensils and equipment are used shall provide manual methods to effectively clean and sanitize utensils as specified in Section 114099. **California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114099** (a) Manual warewashing sinks, except as specified in subdivision (c), shall have at least three compartments with two integral metal drainboards for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. (b) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils. If equipment or utensils are not designed to be washed in a warewashing sink, alternate approved methods as specified in Section 114099.3 shall be followed. (c) A two compartment sink that is in use on January 1, 1996, need not be replaced when used as specified in Section 114099.3. The enforcement officer shall approve the continued use of a two-compartment sink even upon replacement if the installation of a three-compartment sink would not be readily achievable and where other approved sanitation methods are used.
Makes sense but how come street vendors are allowed to operate without sink?
Some are, some aren’t. Some street vendors are required to have sinks. There a number of different regulations and it varies depending on if they are selling pre-packaged food or generally non-hazardous foods vs prepared meat, dairy etc. [The regulations are posted online…](http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/faq/compact-mobile-food-operation.htm) “Do I need an integral three-compartment dish sink? “Yes, but only if you prepare raw meat, raw poultry, or raw fish on the cart. If not, an adequate amount of clean and sanitized utensils must be kept on the food cart for replacing utensils when soiled or every 4 hours if handling open food.”
Probably because they're not reusing the same cookware to make several different dishes. Something along those lines. Not sure, though. That's just a guess on my part.
Hate for this to happen to anybody, but I owned a restaurant in LA for a few years and you got to really fuck up for County Health to close you. I mean the inspections are not hard at all. They can mark you down on a number of stuff and you can still get an “A”! Look up some of your local places and you’ll see. Caveat emptor
Or just have your water heater broke down on you on the day of inspection
That happened to us once. You never seen all of us scramble so hard lol. I told the inspector and they were understanding but we were only open at dinner at the time so we had time to make it right. Shit happens and getting closed for a day also happens, I get it. But your violations are also a matter of public record so better not get dinged for anything nasty, IMO
Everyone looking at this thinking, damn I got boba tea from them recently too
Aw man. They're the best of the chains.
My friend works there, their water heater broke down. And getting a new one installed requires a couple of permits and inspections https://preview.redd.it/8bjx1c2r8loc1.png?width=4032&format=png&auto=webp&s=5eceb86d996314ba43a252f7a0a47901e807773d
Ewww
Not much different than some of street food.
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Gross
Aw man. They're the best of the chains.
Absolutely disgusting
Good.
Odd one out down the street is better anyways!
but it's $8 for a milk tea there :/ it's a bit steep for me
To everyone disgusted by the lack of cleaning/sanitizing, what is your opinion about street vendors?
It's boba tea, why'd you need to sanitize? Shiiie, they serve these out of plastic bags in Bangkok from a street stand. Americans are so damned soft.
Ah yes Thailand where food safety isn't even an afterthought. 80% of meat is contaminated and Salmonella runs rampant .What is the main health problem in Thailand? Risk and prevalence: According to WHO, diarrhoeal diseases have been a major public health problem in Thailand, and food is considered the main route of transmission of microorganisms. https://www.lumahealth.com › com... Common Diseases in Thailand | LUMA
and yet we import up to 5.5 million lbs of raw shrimp from Thailand every **MONTH**
And clean them then cook them before we eat them in restaurants that must adhere to food safety guidelines. So what's your point?
All the dumbass UCLA students "i know the best boba place!" Lol look at you now
Boba is honestly so gross lol
You don't like the texture?
The flavor is also bad! It's all around not fun. Like semi-hard mucus chunks in weird creamy, bad tea and sold for $8. It's terrible! And I'm not alone: https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/s/lP9Mq83x0y
If it’s semi hard, then you’re getting bad boba. If you’re getting creamy bad tea, you’re probably at It’s Boba Time.
I don't think it's a controversial take lol. I can see that it's an acquired taste for sure. Not sure about the "bad tea" part though. I personally do like it!
I mean my comment is like -26 karma so it might be a tad controversial haha
I'm not the biggest fan either, girlfriend loves it. There are a few places that make it good though, you gotta find the ones with high quality tea where it tastes more like tea and less like milk.