Santo Domingo Restaurant

November 10, 2009 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Pasta in hot holding unit at 130F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are maintained at 140F and above.PIC removed pasta and reheated 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen preparation area blocked by soiled pans. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Management not overseeing staff on proper cleaning practices of restaurant. Address. Management not addressing issues with rodents or fruit flies.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Excessive fruit fly activity in kitchen area. Address and provide up to date pest control report by re-inspection date. Evidence of mouse droppings in basement storage area. Address.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Fan cover in basement walk-in not attached. Repair.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: No equipment thermometer in small cold holding unit. Provide. No equipment thermometer inside of upright Victoria cooler. Provide.
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths left out on counter. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Interior of 2 door Victoria cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Handles of knives visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Exterior of knife holder visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of 2 door Continental cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior and exterior of small storage cooler heavily soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Interior of small coffin style freezer in basement with heavy frost build-up and food soils. Clean and defrost to remove. Storage shelves in basement with evidence ofvmouse droppings. Clean to remove. Interior of basement upright freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Pots and pans being stored on pipes under 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No paper towels in restroom. Provide.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
    Inspector note: Outside dumpster not stored on a solid surface. Address.
    code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor at back of restaurant in disrepair and sagging. Address. Floor of walk-in cooler in basement with food spills. Clean to remove. Floor of basement storage area with food spills and visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Fixture's not properly shielded
    Inspector note: Lights above preparation table with no shields. Provide.
    code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Lighting
    Inspector note: Light out in basement upright freezer. Replace. Light out in basement storage area. Replace.
    code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Remove all unecessary equipment from basement storage area to help monitor rodent activity.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 23, 2009: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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