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Cafeteria Y Pupuseria Karen

October 18, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Beans on the stove are 107F. Maintain at 140F or above
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Blocking handsink by the front counter with pots and pans. Keep clear to wash hands properly
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Not overseeing day to day operations
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Cutting boards are heavily soiled-clean on a more frequent basis
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings. Contact a pest control company
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: Thermometer is broken Replace
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Cover all exposed foods during overnight storage
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Knives stored in-between stove and fryolator. Discontinue.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: No hair restraint worn by staff.Corrected during interview.
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Three Compartment Sink

Inspector note: No area to air dry pots and pans. Provide
code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test strips on site. Provide for chlorine
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration units from old food stain s and soils
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clean all visible soils behind the cooking line and behind the prep area
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2010: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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