Carniceria Aguacalientes

July 15, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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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. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BUTCHER/MEAT AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FOUND BUTCHER KNIVES AND PLASTIC CUPS INSIDE SINK AND TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
code 11Priority
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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS AND ALONGS WALLS; OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS ALONG EAST WALL, AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND BUTCHER AREAS. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL DOORS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
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 REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE JUICE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS THRU-OUT, CAN OPENER IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND SHELVES INSIDE MEAT AREA WALK IN COOLER.
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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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 CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS AT MAIN KITCHEN DOOR.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINKS.
code 38

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