Alegra Restaurant & Bar

April 7, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,BOXES,SHELVING UNITS,FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.ALSO BAR ENTRY DOOR & PREP AREA REAR EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOGBOOK OR ON RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON 3/14/14.MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOGBOOK.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA & DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED LID BROKEN ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM ,ALSO SEVERAL FULL GARBAGE CANS FROM INSIDE LINED UP IN CORRAL,TRASH,DEBRI,WOOD,FLOORING ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE TRASH & DEBRI,CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA.LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM CARRYOUT BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & SINK IN BAR AREA,PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE CAN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR SECURITY EQUIPMENT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLES,BAR COOLERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & ALONG WALLBASES IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOORING IN BAR AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP & BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,SEAL WALLBASES IN DINING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WALK IN COOLER ,REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT SAME.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN RESTAURANT AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA & LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP BAR AREA.PROVIDE A EXTENSION LINE FROM COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
code 43

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