Arturo Velasquez Institute

August 18, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: PREP COOLER UNDER COUNTER ACROSS FROM FRYER IN SERVING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 47F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: UNABLE TO TEST HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. FINAL RINSE MUST MAINTAIN 180F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, UTILITY SINK AND ON ROLLING CART, 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR OFFICE ALONG WALLS BEHIND CABINETS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR COMPACTOR AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ROLLING CART IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL EXCESS CRATES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
code 41

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