La Esquina Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked Shredded pork & chicken reading 70-75F for 30-40 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC stating it was just prepared. PIC removing to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cooling/cold holding with the PIC
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC Stating that he does prep in the basement.Discontinue prepping in the basement proper ceiling not in place PIC stating he will stop prep in the basement. PIC also stating that he is planning renovations in the near future.PIC was instructed to contact the ISD office to set up a plan review with a supervisor before renovations.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Packaged desserts in the true upright unit missing labels.Provide proper labels listing all ingredients. PIC to remove and vend from behind the counter
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of inspection there was no sanitizer set up .Provide proper sanitizer at all work/prep locations. PIC corrected
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: interior of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink blocked with equipment.Remove blockage at handwash station.Maintain handwash available PIC corrected
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Provide proper ceiling over the basement prep location. Maintain ceiling smooth/durable/cleanable
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Dead mouse observed on a trap behind the grease trap.Remove/replace trap
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 27, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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