Cafe Pancho

July 26, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • water/temperature at the sink offcritical
    Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
    Inspector note: Initial water temperature at 3 compartment sink 69.4F, and 69.3F at hand sink. Instructed must have hot and cold water at all times (Hand sink must be at 85F, and 3 compartment sink must be at 110F or higher). Problem was corrected during inspection. Water at 3 compartment sink @ 113.2F near end of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    code 9Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: Found unlocked coolers and freezers, with food inside, and a walk in cooler (used for dry food and utensil storage) outside of restaurant in the rear. Instructed must move all coolers inside, and lock the outside walk in cooler to make food and cooking equipment secure. Serious violation 7-38-005(A).
    code 16
  • 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 1/2 inch to 1 inch gaps on the corners of the following doors: front door, rear door, basement door. Instructed all exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation. 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Cutting boards not maintained. Open seams and dark stains on surfaces. Must refinish or replace cutting boards. Missing toilet seat at basement toilet room. Must replace toilet seat.
    code 32
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: No backflow prevention device at mop sink. Must provide.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Areas of basement are cluttered and unorganized (mattresses, car seats, etc.) Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else elevated and organized to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning. Accumulated unused equipment at outside rear of premises. Must remove items to prevent pest harborage.
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: No food handler training certificates available. Must provide food handler training certificates for all employees without managers certificate.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 13, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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