La Chiva Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings10
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed employee washing soiled pans at three bay sink while one of the bays (wash) was used to store container of boiled corn draining. Discontinue. Remove food items and set up three bay sink properly. Perform proper warewashing (wash rinse sanitize).
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and handsink usage.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed hand sink at the serving line being used to store soiled dishes. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed boiled corn being dispensed with a bowl. Provide handled utensils/scoops.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed boxes with food items stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Observed several boxes with single use utensils stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Intensity-Lighting (C)
  Inspector note: Walk-in freezer without any lighting. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood Vent with grease build up some dripping. Clean properly to remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 24, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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