El Centro

May 30, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings26
critical findings6

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Failed findings

Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: properly store all raw eggs with veges....
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: noted during inspection no handwashing handsindsink was dry and not in use...
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Number Convenientcritical

Inspector note: provide proper handsink at prep area with health dept approval....
code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: provide servesafe cert.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: provide for all menus consumer advisory with reminder and disclosure..provide allergin advisory for lunch menu..
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: provide extermination report due to evidence of mice...
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: label all bulk bins...
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: properly store all open bulk bags and store sealed in a nsf approved container...cover all foods in reachin...
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: discontinue storing knives inbetween equipment...properly store all scoops...
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: replace all scored cutting boards...replace defective equipment....
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: repair defective doorgaskets and indoor panels of reachin...elevate all shelving 6+8 inches off the floor...
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: replace defective test kit....
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

Inspector note: wash temp. was 130F shall be 150F...
code 19-4-501.18-.110* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: provide wiping cloths in a sanitizer...
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: clean all equipment reachins and shelving...remove frost buildup in freezer..remove all mice droppings throughout establishment... • clean and degrease all equipment.....
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: cover all clean glasses stored exposedon bottom shelf...
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Inspector note: invert or cover all single service articles...
code 25-4-904.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: provide papertowels in a dispencor....
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: replace all defective trash receptacles and provide covers..
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: clean floor under all equipment and regrout tiles as needed...
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: repair walls throughout....
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: provide adequate lighting...
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

Inspector note: relocate all street clothing from storage area...
code 40-6-305.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: remove all equipment frove cellar used for prep...
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 15, 2013: 26 findings appeared for the first time.

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