Las Americas Market

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Labeling of Ingredientscritical
  Inspector note: Frozen lobster tails and crabmeat being presented for sale without proper labeling. Cheese sandwiches at retail with no proper label. Provide proper labeling per code requirements.
  code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Safe Food Handeling Instructions
  Inspector note: Frozen chicken being offered for retail sale without safe handling label. Provide.
  code 02-3-201.11F** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Cat observed in basement at the time of inspection. Remove cat.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Reduced Oxygen Packaging
  Inspector note: PIC stated vacum packing raw bulk frozen meats on site being presented for retail sale. Discontinue. Observed vacum packing sealer on site at the time of inspection. Remove. Retail food only. Obtain proper permits and variance.
  code M-3-502.11-.12** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Raw shell eggs being stored above bottled juice in retail cooler. Store raw foods properly to avoid contamination.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: Employee observed improperly warewashing in two compartment sink in basement. Install proper ware washing facilities. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry.
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: No paper towels or dispenser in basement bathroom and retail service counter handsink. Provide.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Rooms and Equipment Vented
  Inspector note: Propane burner in use in basement without adequate ventilation. Remove. Discontinue all cooking of foods on premises. Retail food only.
  code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 6, 2012: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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