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Vejigantes Restaurant

November 1, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Staff eating and drinking while doing prep. Discontinue. Hand sink on cooking line dry No evidence that staff are washing hands. Review with all staff.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC needs to review with staff hand washing good hygienic practices general cleaning and repairs of location. Proper storage of equiment.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Address fruit flies in mens and ladies room with pest control conpany.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers in back room storage.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Pork thawing under hot holding table. Discontinue and thaw properly.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Discontinue to store plantains on back deck. Discontinue to use three bay sink as a peep table.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Tongs stored on oven handles and over splash guard on hand sink.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths in kitchen area.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean all bulk food containers. Clean all in place equipment (dishwasher stove oven etc.) Clean shelves in kitchen ware washing and back room storage. Clean interior and exterior of refrigerators and freezers.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Clean cutting boards stored behind faucet on three bay sink. Grease trap being used to hold and use small mixer. Clean pans stored on water pipe under three bay sink.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floor under and behind all equipment in kitchen and storage area.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clean walls and ceiling in kitchen. Clean heat and a/c vents in kitchen. Both visibly soiled. Clean screen back door and keep closed.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Replace missing light cover on cooking line and fix the one over refrgerators
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove phones and pocket books on cooking and prep areas.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 11, 2018: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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