Viva Mi Arepa

June 11, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Roasted chicken 127F chicken wings 128F pork 119F ribs Between 121F and 132F. PIC needs to review with staff to keep all hot foods above 140F at all times.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Good Hygienic Practicescritical
    Inspector note: Staff drinking for open containers in prep area and front counter hot holding area. Discontinue.
    code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: At time of inspection the PIC (not certified) could not demonstrate knowledge of cooking temperatures. Certified person needs to review with all staff.
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: PIC need to review with staff proper holding temperatures of food general cleaning of location good hygenic practices. Hand out left.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Provide labels for bulk food containers in kitchen and prep areas. Remove any old labels if that is what is not in container.
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Food in freezer not cover. Properly cover or close containers bags and sheet pans.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: Provide proper hair restraints for staff working with food in kitchen.
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Repair or replace ripped gasket on Migoli Reach in refrigerator. Discontinue to line the shelves and equipment with tin foil. Paint to seal any peeling paint in kitchen area. (yellow paint by prep table and red paint by stairs and prep table)
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Three Compartment Sink
    Inspector note: Provide an area to store soiled equipment. Discontinue to let equipment pile up in bays of sink. Address with staff.
    code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: Provide proper test kit for sanitizer being used. Location is using chlorine and have quats test kit. Address
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: General cleaning of all refrigerators and freezers of dry food and frost build up. General cleaning of all shelves in kitchen warewashing and refrigerators visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Small black mixer put stored on shelf visible soiled. Clean to remove soils. Discontinue to store soiled equipment with clean equipment.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Provide clean and covered trash barrels at re-inspection.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean stairs to basement basement floor and under/behind cooking equipment. Visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    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: Hood vent on cook line soiled with grease. Clean to remove. Hood not due to be cleaned until the end of June 2014 General cleaning of wall in warewashing and prep areas.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 12, 2013: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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