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Carniceria Aguacalientes
April 27, 2018 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings14
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In PlaceInspector note: Observed food from an unapproved source 4 lbs of fresh clams with out 90 day shell fish tags in one door prep cooler unit in rear kitchen area. Person in charge voluntarily discarded clams, instructed person in charge to maintain shellfish tags for 90 days with product until finished. aprox 4 lbs $18 Critical Violation 7-38-005 (B)
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper TemperatureInspector note: Observed one door prep cooler unit in beverage station area at 61.9 degrees ambient air with potentially hazardous food inside ( 2 gallons of milk 56.1 degrees F). Person in charge voluntary discarded milk and obtained and installed new one door prep cooler unit at time of inspection with ambient air temperature of 39.8 degrees F . Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Observed food at improper temperature in walk in cooler extra large pot of beans at 127.F approx 50 lbs $80, cooked beef intestine in large pan on shelf in front prep area at 55.2 degrees F approx 10 lbs $10, re fried beans in medium pan on prep table in front prep area approx 4.5 lbs $25, raw shelled eggs on prep table in front prep area at 55.4 degrees F approx 4.5 lbs $5.( 2 gallons of milk 56.1 degrees F). Person in charge voluntary discarded milk and obtained and inst Person in charge voluntary discarded all food items out of temperature. Instructed to maintain potentially hazardous food at 40 degrees F or below.Appx 75lbs..$160. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A)
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hand hygiene slippingcriticalOfficial wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.Inspector note: Observed food handler cut cooked ready to eat steak/beef meat on cutting board with bare hands. Instructed food handler to wash hands and don gloves when handling ready to eat food. Food handler voluntary discarded cooked steak/beef meat at time of inspection. Food handler fail to wash hands after cleaning floor, returned to front food prep area and begin handling/ preparing foods. Instructed food handler to wash hands in between task and when returning to food prep area. Critical Violation 7-38-010(A)
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: Observed food not protected during storage, service and displayed. Food handler preparing ready to eat salsa in customer dining area; food handler stored gordita in container lined with dirty apron and wrapped with bath towel in front prep area; salt stored inside single use chemical bucket container in rear kitchen area; cooked smoked meat stored next to raw meat in sale display case in meat department area; raw fish stored over ready to eat salad in rear kitchen area one door reach in cooler; chemical stored above food and food prep area in meat department and front cook line area; chemicals stored with dry food items on second floor food storage area. Instructed person in charge to ensure chemical are stored away from food items and maintain proper food storage practices. Observed waste pipe in liquor/grocery walk in cooler with food stored directly underneath. Instructed person in charge to in case waste pipe in walk in cooler. Serious Violation 7-38-005(A)
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: Observed facility not pest/rodent proof 1/4 to 1 inch gap on bottom of rear kitchen exit door near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to rodent/pest proof facility. Serious Violation 7-38-020.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge CockInspector note: Observed on chemical test kit in facility for checking sanitizer residual ppm's. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain test kit in facility. Serious Violation 7-38-030
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Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And OperatedInspector note: Observed three compartment sink in rear wait station dish area grease trap over flowing from lid pooling water onto floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain three compartment sink grease trap. Observed far rear kitchen three compartment sink hot water faucet broken and broken seem on drain board far left side. Instructed person in charge to repair faucet as well as weld seem and maintain three compartment sink. Serious Violation 7-38-030
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toxic chemicals mishandledOfficial wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090Inspector note: Previous Minor violation not corrected from inspection #2088565 dated 9/21/17. #32-NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THEY CHOP THE STEAK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #33-COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN THE SIDES AND UNDER THE GRILL. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOORS IN THE GLASS DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE FLOORS ARE EXPOSED CEMENT THAT IS NOT SMOOTH. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #35-CEILING TILES ON THE GROCERY SIDE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE STAINED, IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. Serious Violation 7-42-090.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: Observed repackages items for sale not labeled in grocery area (lard and mole); spices and other bulk items in containers not labeled with product name. Instructed to Label food items.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed missing splash guard in meat department hand sink. Instructed person in charge to obtain, install and maintain splash guard on both sides of hand sink. Ob served over size pots in facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Must remove oversize cooking pots from facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Observed exposed kitchen directly next to patron restroom, no barrier/door. Must install a door/closure for exposed kitchen section. Observed rusted shelving throughout prep area and walk in cooler. Must repair, replace or remove rust. Observed damaged gaskets on beer reach in cooler on sales floor. must replace or repair gaskets.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed dirt,old food debris and dust on all walls and touch point area in prep area, ware wash area and walk in coolers. Must clean and maintain. Observed missing and damaged wall tiles and bases/coving. Must repair, replace and maintain.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Observed non functional lights in all three hoods in front prep area; lights in rear prep area non functional above prep table. Missing light shields in food prep areas. Must obtain and install shields. Must repair light and maintain
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Missing hand sink in rear walk in cooler meat grinding area and the wait station dish washing area. Must obtain, install and maintain hand sink with hot and cold running water connected to city plumbing.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on September 21, 2017: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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