Vejigantes Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• 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: Lobster 50F Beef 58F Calamari 60F / Items in top reach in unit near grill top. All were prepared an hour and a half prior for lunch service. Items have all been put on ice to cool down as refrigeration space is limited. / Provide 41F or below at all times
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Reach in unit near grill top operating at 60F / Bottom of the unit has been taken out of service and items have been moved to different refrigeration. Food is prepared daily and stored in the bottom reach in only for service and does not stay in unit for long periods of time. Unit will not be used until repairs are made / Repair to provide operating temperatures of 41F or below at all times.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
  Inspector note: High temp dish machine rinse temperature 170F / Machine was run 3 times during the inspection / Repair to provide 180F-194F / Machine has been taken out of service and the 3 bay sink will be used until repairs are made.
  code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Upon arrival there was no hand soap at either of the two hand sinks in the kitchen / PIC re-filled both dispensers during the inspection / Ensure liquid hand soap is always stocked at the hand sinks.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Thermometers broken and or missing in 3 units / Provide
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board visibly scored and worn / PIC has new ones on order
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent filters with heavy grease build up / Provide a deep cleaning to the hood vent filters and surrounding area. Ceiling vents with heavy dust and grease build up / Provide a deep cleaning to all ceiling vents througout kitchen and dry strorage closet.
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Screen door does not stay closed allowing for fly entry / Repair or replace screen door OR keep back door closed
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Walls and floors in the kitchen area with visible dust grease and soils / Provide a deep clean
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 12, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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