Armando's Santa Barbara

February 15, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING, MISSING DRAIN PIPE AND DISHES STORED INSIDE OF SAME SINK .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES FROM SINK & RECONNECT PIPE TO CITY PLUMBING AND USE ADDITIONAL ADJACENT HAND SINK ON SITE.
code 11Priority
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: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO SOAP OR TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN DELI AREA,COOKING PREP AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
code 12Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS TO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON FLOORS,SHELVING UNITS,UNDER & AROUND ARTICLES IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,CART STORAGE AREA,UNDER CONVEYOR BELT UNIT.ALSO LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO FRONT,REAR,GARBAGE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO CURRENT STATE LICENSE,NO CURRENT RECEIPTS OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/11.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT,CHEST FREEZER LID,RUSTY INTERIOR PARTS IN ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY WALLS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SIGNS FOR BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AREA,BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON GARBAGE DOOR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN COOKING PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,STAINED,MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,HOLES IN WALLS AT GARBAGE DOOR,MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR AREA,GRAFFITY FROM MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS & MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN DELI AREA,COOKING PREP AREA,VEGETABLE & MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI AREA & CART IN REAR HALL WAY.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
code 43

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