Bar & Mariscos

November 21, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: Found rear storage food storage area (with coolers and dry storage) with approximately 5 inch gap along bottom of exterior door. Room also has large opening where the ceiling meets the walls. This room must be sealed on all corners, edges, along the ceiling and around the door (and door must be tight fitting) to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Found previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1763373, dated 4/21/16. Must correct the following minor violations: #31 Found several knives stored in various places in the kitchen (on the cutting board, or inside reach in). Instructed to provide proper storage for knives, such as knife box or magnetic strip. #32 Found missing handle on left door of 3 door cooler in kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Found potentially hazardous, prepped items (shrimp, crab salad, lobster tails, etc) without proper label. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with date label. Must maintain same.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Found tin foil used as a liner on sides of grill in kitchen area. Must remove. Found raw wood shelving in kitchen near reach in cooler, and also on shelves in bar on east side of building. Must re-seal or paint all raw wood surfaces. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and not porous. Must maintain same.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Found small amounts of black and orange, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine on the east side of the bar. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Found excessive grease build up around PVC pipe going into floor drain, under grease trap. Found large open drain under this pipe. Must provide drain cover, and must remove excessive grease around pipe. Found uncovered drain in men's restroom in the dining room. Must provide drain cover. Found large crack in floor in rear of corner of bar, opposite the restrooms. Must repair or replace. Found excessive dirt and debris in rear corner of kitchen, behind cooking equipment. Must remove, and detail clean this area. Must maintain all.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Found self closing device on employee restroom door (in kitchen) in disrepair. Must repair or replace to allow self closing door for restroom. Must maintain same.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Must provide backflow prevention device for utility sink in kitchen area. Must maintain same.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Found ice scoops stored (with handles) inside ice bins, directly in contact with ice used for consumption. Must store utensils separately in a clean container. Must maintain same..
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 21, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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