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Vasquez Restaurant

February 9, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw chilcken / beef stored in refrigerated unit between 45F - 48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed overfilled meats and stored in metal shallow pans and placed in refrigerated unit @ 41F. PIC corrected on site
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no vomit kit on site. Provide
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC not monitoring proper handwashing of employees not monitoring require cold-holding of food items no chlorine test strips for 3 bay. Instructed PIC to review and retrain all staff members of the food safety requirements.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No chlorine sanitizing test strips on site. Provide and maintain on site. Testing done with Inspector kit - Chlorine 100ppm
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed heavy ice build up soils and blood spills in reach in units and deep freezer. Clean to remove all soils
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no hand soap at handsink. Provide and maintain hand soap at all handsinks for proper handwashing. PIC corrected on site
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no paper towels in bathroom. Provide and maintain paper towels for proper handwashing at all times
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed plastic bowls used for bulk dispensing. Discussed with PIC to provide handled scoopers for all bulk containers
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Provide thermometers inside all refrigerated units.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed damaged handsink near cooking range. Repair hand sink
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple floor tiles damaged. Replace all missing tiles at cooking range and kitchen prep area
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 24, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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