Alma Cantina

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Missing proper consumer advisory for certain beef items offered on the menu -address accordingly
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Remove soiled pots and pans from designated hand sink in the prep area of the kitchen
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Post PIC currenyt food safety certificate on site
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all plastic containers being used to dispense starches - replace with commercial; grade scoops with handles
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Set up accordingly - can also use spray bottles clearly labeled accordingly with wiping cloths
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wood Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all wooden utensils with visible burn marks and splintered adges from the prep area of the kitchen - commercial food grade utensils only
  code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all stubborn grease and grime deposits where needed
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean insidse and the exterior of all cooking equipment freezers and refrigeration units wgere needed from visible food spills stains and soils
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floors and walls underneath and behind all cooking equipment on the cooking line
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  Inspector note: Resurface the water stained area of the ceiling in the kitchen above the prep table
  code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 11, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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