La Mesa Market

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw chicken stored above the Ready to eat food items. Provide seperation
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: No PIC/CFPM on site during inspection.Provide
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Noted no santizer strip for quart sanitizer in the 3 bay sink.Provide
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Noted blender stored in a hand sink. Discontinue
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Noted lots of mice dropings on top of the water heater and under the shelves in the dry storage. Provide a detail pest report and clean with frequency
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Noted no certificate for Certified food protection manager.Provide
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Noted leak at the hand sink next to the 3 bay sink. Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Noted exit door by the prep sink exposed insulation and peeling paint. Repair
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Noted floors/walls at the cookline and near the trash storage bin heavily soiled with food splatter and grease.Clean with frequency. Noted walkin floor with food residue. clean
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on January 22, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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