La Chiva Restaurant

October 22, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Observed raw sausages left in room temperature at lower level registering 73F. PIC stated they had been out for two hours and moved them inside walk-in. Maintain all TCS food at 41F or below.
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: Observed beans stored at room temperature at 72F. Unclear how long have been out of temperature. PIC voluntarily discarded. Maintain at 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed three bay sink filled with soiled dishes. Employees can not explain how proper warewashing is performed. Provide proper warewashing all the time (Wash Rinse Sanitize).
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No clean up kit and written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing cold and hot holding and pest monitoring.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No sanitizing test kit on site . Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Several knives at lower level stored soil. Clean and sanitize properly.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at lower level missing soap. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed live cockroach at the three bay sink . Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Shelves at lower level prep area soiled. Bottom of both walk-in units at lower level soiled. Clean all properly.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Handsink at toilet missing signage. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Observed traps with large amount of cockroaches. Remove.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Walls at lower level prep area soiled. Clean properly.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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