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Alex Cafe/Torta Futboleras

August 31, 2015 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDS SINKS WITHOUT SOAP. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 16 MEXICAN SANDWICHES (TORTAS) PREPARED WITH BREAD, BEANS, MAYO, LETTUCE, SLICED TOMATO, AND ONION BEING HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALL SANDWICHES BETWEEN 78.0F-78.8F. OBSERVED 1 1/2 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 58.5F IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. TOTAL OF 5 LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VALUE AT $25. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CARDBOARDS BEING REUSED AS A LINING FOR THE GRILL AND UNDER TWO PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR OR SHELF LINING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PAN UNDERNEATH CATCHING ACTIVE DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSOR, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BUCKET FULL OF STANDING WATER BY THE FURNANCE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (2 GRILLS, 2 FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND A MICROWAVE) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS IN SAID REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS (UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES AND BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 4, 2014: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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