La Esperanza Market

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeRetail Food
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: Cease all food preparation in basement.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Providerovide proper labels for all packaged food products.
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Do not put price labels on expiration dates of baby food. • Elevate foods 6" off floor in walk in.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Provide thermometers where necessary.
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Clean restroom and provide hand wash sign.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Clean entire basement floor and steps.
  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: Clean dust on vent fan screens in walk in refrigerator.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Remove all unnecessary articles from basement. • Rewove any unnecessary cardboard from shelving in walk in.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 8, 2013: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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