La Mesa Market

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Observed previous owner certificates. Provide current certificates of new owners
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hand sink in prep kitchen not operating with constant running water. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to ensure constant flow of water in all sinks
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no food thermometers on site for testing of TCS foods. Provide
  code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed hand sink blocked with equipment; Maintain clear and accessible for hand washing only. COS
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed drain plugs missing at 3 bay compartment sink. Provide drain plugs for 3 bay compartment sink
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Observed side door with damaged screen and open to the element. Repair / Replace damaged screen
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired. Contact licensed hood cleaning company for appointment
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 17, 2025: 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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