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Alma Gaucha

October 5, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cut melon on buffet is 54F. Watermelon is 52F. Product removed from service and cooled to below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Grilled salmon in hot holding cabinet is 120F. Mashed potatoes are 114F. Product prepared within the hour rethermalized to above 165F and returned to service. COS.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf)

Inspector note: Buffet not being monitored properly. Observed child retrieve cut melon with bare hands. Product volunatrily discarded. Retrain staff to monitor.
code 590.003/3-306.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PSI gauge with broken lense. Replace. Machine does not appear to have wash/rinse temperature gauges. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of mice activity in rear storage area with what appears to be mice droppings on floor. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: shrimp defrosting in standing water. COS.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector note: Date plate is worn and indeciphireable. Replace.
code 590.004/4-204.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors in dry storage room of heavy buildup of soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Broken tiles near threshold to kitchen. Repair.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector note: Clean HVAC vents above kitchen.
code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Several holes in drywall in dry storage area with evidence of mice activity. Seal walls with pest proof materials. No door sweep on door to utility closet with large gap at bottom of door. Seal with pest proof materials.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Light bulb out in cookline hood. Replace.
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 31, 2022: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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