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Los Hornitos

January 9, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Hot Holding-Sausage 95F Empanadas 93F several bakery poducts (92F- 97F). PIC stated thay had been there for 1 hour and increased the unit temperature for immidieate reheating at 165F or above. Mantain at 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing proper hot holding proper handsink usages.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No sanitizing test kit on site. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed employee washing at three bay sink without setting it up and not sanitizing. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize). Set three bay sink properly.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at serving line with boxes and cleaning equipment in front. Remove and keep accessible all the time.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at cooking line without soap. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at cooking line without paper towel. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Bulk food bags open in the basement. Store properly in enclosed commercial grade containers.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No interior thermometer at hot holding unit. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Boxes with single use articles stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Sweep at the bottom of rear exit door damaged. Repair.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Health Permit for 2024 not renewed. Renew.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2023: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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