La Terraza Restaurant

March 3, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Beef turnovers are 80 F. Voluntarily discarded by PIC. Keep all hot holding products at 140F.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Person in charge Assignedcritical

Inspector note: PIC needs to implement a new cleaning strategy. PIC Needs to instruct staff on washing hands wearing hats and to properly clean and sanitize.
code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of ice machine from all visible soils.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Keep all raw and ready to eat foods covered in walk-in and in under counter refrigerators during storage.Raw beef not elevated off floor in walk in.Store all food products off the floors at least six inches to ensure proper cleaning and to reduce possible contamination.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Spoons and spatulas are being stored in stagnant water. Discontinue practice and keep stored as discussed.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Prep staff not wearing any hair restraints.
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Two white wooden tables are heavily soiled in grease. The paint is peeling bad. Scrape and resurface both tables so they are clean and smooth.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitized solution when not in use.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Inside and outside of all refrigeration units are dirty from old food spills. Clean to remove all visible soils.Underneath all tables have old food particles and soils.Again clean to remove all visible soils. If soils remain a new coat of paint is recommended.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Keep all clean pots and pans inverted during storage.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: No hot water in ladies room on second floor. Repair
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Keep dumpster lid closed at ail times
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout establishment from sticky substances and dirt.
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: Walls around fryotators are heavily soiled with grease. Clean to remove all visible soils. A new coat of paint might be needed if soils are not able to come off.Clean the walls throughout the rest of business as well from all other visible soils.Clean vents in hood from built up carbon and debris.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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