Avenida Del Sabor

August 21, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 76F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: NO CHLORINE WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE FOR THE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE OF THE COOLER TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UDNERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE WASHROOM, IN BOTH OF THE DINING AREAS, IN BOTH OF THE UTILITY CLOSETS AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO AUTOMATIC DISPENSING SYSTEM SET UP AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR DETERGENT AND SANITIZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL WALLS AROUND THE HVAC EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH SIDES OF THE RESTAURANT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

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