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	Vol.7, No 22, October 6, 1999
	Campus eateries receive citations By Daniel Oliveira  Daily Forty-Niner Health violations posted in Cal State Long Beachís center food court do not signal major problems, according to University Dining Services Director Beverly Powers. The city Department of Health and Human Services found two violations in equipment maintenance, according to its report posted outside the court Sept. 27. The area cited is home to Tomassitos, Panda Express, Kikka Sushi, Cafe Beach, Chick-Fil-A and beverage and salad bars. "No one will become ill eating here," Powers said. "We're very aware of safety issues." The first violation deals with aging rubber molding around one of the refrigerators, Powers said. Health department representative Jackie Hampton wrote in her inspection report that mildew should be cleaned from the refrigerator, but Powers said mildew formed only around the molding and never reached the food. The second violation deals with a misplaced thermometer inside another refrigerator, but the misplacement did not affect the required temperature, Powers said. Students on campus have mixed opinions about the health violations.    Cynthia Gallardo, who was unaware of the health violation notice, said she is not bothered. "I don't have any problems with the food," said Gallardo, a junior majoring in child development and family studies. "I think it's fine." Jose Mendoza, a liberal studies freshman who was also unaware of the notice, disagrees. "I myself worked in a restaurant and know the standards that they have to keep up," Mendoza said. "If they are not keeping up the standard, I donít really want to eat here." At 11 a.m. Tuesday, the notice, posted on the wall beside the courtís entrance, was half-covered by a decorative bush. Powers said the covering was unintentional.   "I will go out and look at that," Powers said. "We understand the letter of the law." Powers said she likes that health violation notices are posted because they keep students informed. The department's next inspection of the center court is scheduled for Oct. 11. Powers said she has already fixed the problems. People ìare safe eating in this facility,î she said.		Campus eateries recive citations Car accident victim back in classes Sci-fi writer shares life experiences Computer fair provides answers, savings Three women killed on  freeway remembered by family members Parking still major problem for students Football is not needed Dub All Stars bring history back to campus Skunk Anansie smells good State schools unite to change Big West Ice Dogs open season with tight win at home Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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