La Chiva Restaurant

April 20, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Hot Holding Unit at serving line-Sausage 110F Fried Salami 110F Pork 104F. PIC stated food had ben there 45 minutes and elevated the temperature of the unit. Maintain PHFs at 140F or above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Milk in two-door refrigerator at the cooking line registered 47F. PIC removed it only produce left inside that unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: PIC unable to set up three bay sink properly. No sanitizer being used. Provide proper warewashing (Wash Rinse Sanitize).
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: Certified in Food Safety Employee with expired permit. Provide a current Certified Food Safety Employee (one full time or two part-time).
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Slicer with dried up debris. Dough mixer not in use soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: The invoices by the Licensed Exterminators indicate presence of mice and roaches but no full IPM report is available. Provide a full IPM report.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Raw meats in plastic boxes and eggs stored above ready to use foods/produce in the lower level walk-in. Separate properly. Several food/beveage products stored on the floor inside the walk-in unit. Elevate 6 inches or above. Two freezers stored in the rear area under a roof.Area not locked. Remove the freezers or secure properly the food.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Cutting board at the cooking line and prep area heavily scored. Clean properly. Plastic cups used to dispense boiled corn and other bulk food items. Provide handled utensils.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Two door refigerator at the serving line registered 47F. Repair to maintain 41F or below.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Three Compartment Sink

Inspector note: Three Bay sink missing drain plugs and proper signage. Provide.
code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No sanitizer test kit on site. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

Inspector note: Several previously clean equipment soiled to the touch and sight.. Wash properly.
code 19-4-501.18-.110* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Hot water at the cooking line with very low pressure. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floor under and around equipment at the cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Wall and pipes behind the equipment at the cooking line soiled with grease. Clean properly.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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