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Vasquez Restaurant

November 5, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings3
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: Obseved no air gap on prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for installation of air gap
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed lesser immature flies in prep kitchen. Pest report (Total Pest Elimination) provided 11/3/25 - minimum sighting still present. PIC will schedule additional services prior to re-inspection and provide report
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed leak at prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to prevent leakage
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat foods inside refrigerated units. Discussed with PIC to maintain all raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in units. COS
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed handsink blocked in prep kitchen with metal sheet pans. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no handsoap at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsoap at all handsinks for effective handwashing. COS
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no paper towels at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks for effective handwashing. COS
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector note: Observed employee with open-toe shoes while food handing inside kitchen. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing protective gear while operating in food establishment
code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining inside refrigerated units. Remove and ensure surfaces are maintained clean and durable
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple cardboard boxes stored in prep kitchen. Remove and maintained oorganized
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Observed wet and soiled mops improperly stored outside of mop closet. Maintain all mop inverted and stored inside mop closet
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 28, 2025: 3 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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