Pupuseria Mama Blanca

May 19, 2009 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings0
  • critical findings0
✓ No failed findings were recorded; 18 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

  • Coolingcritical
    Inspector note: Rice being cooled down in a deep stainless steel container is registering130F. Rice was taken off the stove over an hour ago.Provide a proper method of cooling as discussed.
    code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: Employee not washing hands before putting on gloves. No hand washing observed during storage. Handles on all equipment have food soils.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Labeled Common Namecritical
    Inspector note: Label all clear plastic spray bottles to identify product properly.
    code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Consumer Advisoriescritical
    Inspector note: There is a disclosure but no reminder on the menu. Provide
    code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • Food Thermometers Provided
    Inspector note: No food thermometer. Provide.
    code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: Cod fish and beef tips are thawing out at room temperature . Discontinue practice and thaw as discussed.
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Cover all raw food products during storage.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: No hair restraint worn by cook. Corrected during interview.
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Bowls being used as scoops. Discontinue and provide proper scoops with handles Wooden spoons being used for cooking are burned at the ends.Discontinue and use food grade utensils.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Defrost stand up freezer and bottom of sandwich unit from built up ice to ensure proper operation of the units..
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Discontinue use of sponges and use wiping clothes in a sanitized solution as discussed.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean outside of food containers from 'all visible soils. Clean inside and outside of all freezer and refrigeration units from all visible stains and soils.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Clean spatulas being stored in between wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store in a clean area.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Re-use of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Plastic sour cream buckets are being Re-used. Discontinue and provide food grade containers to store food products in.
    code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    Inspector note: Door of restroom is not self closing. Repair as needed
    code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floors throughout business from all visible stains and soils.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Clean walls and ceilings throughout business from food stains and soils.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 12, 2009: 18 previous findings did not recur.

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