Amber Agave

June 12, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WHITE PESTICIDE APPLICATION SCATTERED HEAVILY THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FROM PREP AREAS TO FOOD STORAGE AREAS, TOOL STORAGE AND HOT WATER TANK AREAS, ON PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE PESTICIDE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED PAPER CUPS STORED INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED DISCOLORED CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND TOILET ROOM AREAS (77.0F-89.6F) AND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (87.8F).MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AT 100.0F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT ALL ABOVE MENTIONED SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT 11:15 A.M.
code 50
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594621 5/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#55-6-501.11 OBSERVED CAULK BUBBLING ON CEILING ABOVE DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN DINING ROOM TOWARDS THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOLES ARE SEALED. #55-6-201.11 OBSERVED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS TO ENSURE BRICKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55- 6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 15, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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