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Alma Gaucha

July 10, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Instruct wait staff to wash hands after clearing tables and subsequently serving tableside meat skewers carved to plate in dining room.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: No sanitizer was hooked up to low temperature dish machine. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to maintain sanitizer in unit and test with proper test kit.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC produced wrong test kit when asked to check low temp dish machine. Machine found without sanitizer. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine (chorline) provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Wait station handsink obstructed with a soda cooler and prep table warewashing area handsink obstructed with shelving and trash can. Maintain free access. COS.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer. COS.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Walls and ceilings constructed around dry storage area with exposed wall board. Seal. Contact ISD building department to ensure proper permits have been pulled.
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 13, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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