Zumas Tex-Mex Grill

March 15, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings18
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • Good Hygienic Practicescritical
    Inspector note: Observed food handlers switching tasks from handling equipment & food products without changing gloves and washing hands.
    code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Prevention of Contamination from Handscritical
    Inspector note: Observed food handler handling ready to eat foods with bare hands.
    code 12-3--301.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Labeled Common Namecritical
    Inspector note: Spray bottles not labeled
    code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical
    Inspector note: All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties. On going repeat violations.
    code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Build up in soda grin holder • Build up on food containers and pots and pans. • Clean interior of condiment containers
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings in cabinet.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Washing fruits and veg's.
    Inspector note: Observed food employee pushing box of food across floor and then place in refrig. unit.
    code 08-3-302.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Provide tight fitting lids on all food containers • Raise all food items 6" above the floor. • Remove ice from ice bins prior to closing
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Resurface worn cutting boards.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Chipped and peeling paint on mixer stand. • Exposed wood & worn surfaces around hand sink. • Remove all crates and provide adequate shelving. • Repair counter top above customer ice. • Repair lid to chest type freezer • Repair shelving cabinet doors etc. (Chipped & peeling paint) throughout • Resurface rusted grease trap. Resurface rusted shelving.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean all shelving. • Clean exterior including door handles and interior of all refrig./freezer units. • Clean interior & exterior of refrig. units. • Clean shelving throughout Clean cabinet doors shelving etc. • Defrost interior of chest type freezer. • Storage exterior of condiment containers
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils
    Inspector note: Ice buckets stored against chalkboard
    code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed
    Inspector note: Straws not individually wrapped.
    code 25-4-904.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor not smooth in walk in refrig. • Sticky floor mats. Clean floor under & behind ail equipment.
    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 ceiling and all attachments. Repair ceiling were needed. • Clean ceiling and all attachments throughout. Clean walls and all attachments. Chipping & peeling paint on ceiling & walls. • Clean walls & all attachments Resurface walls where needed • Heavy grease build upon hood filters and all attachments.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Lighting
    Inspector note: Provide lighting at all fixtures
    code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Remove shoes/personal items
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 28, 2012: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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