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La Chiva Restaurant

May 13, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
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: Large container with boiled corn placed in ambient temperature on a table- Registered 65F. PIC moved it inside walk-in unit. Mantain at 41F or above.
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 rice and veggies/hot dogs mix stored in ambient temperature registerinf 111F. PIC stated they had been out for less the 30 minutes and placed it for immediate re-heating to 165F. Mantain 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 employee washing and rinsing equipment at the sanitizing bay while washing bay is used to wash boiled corn. Provide proper warewashing all the time wash rinse sanitize. Discontinue use of three bay sink as prep sink.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at lower level used to stored soiled utensils. Discontinue. Use for handwashing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at lower level without soap. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No CFPM certificate on site. The currently posted ones are food handler (not Manager) and are already expired. Provide.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk food unit without labels. provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Several boxes with food items stored on the floor inside walk-in units and lower level. Elevate properly.
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed bowl used to dispense boiled corn. used handled utensil.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting Board at the cooking line heavily scored. Resurface and clean properly.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Sinks Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed three bay sink used to rinse boiled corn. Discontinue. Use prep sink only.
code 590.004/4-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 13, 2023: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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