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Carniceria Aguacalientes

April 16, 2026 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.
code 6Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS NOT LABELED IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGING FROM CEILING MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES FROM MEAT PREP AREA.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP AND BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UPRIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE. OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND REACH-IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL IN SALES AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN CHEST FREEZERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED WOOD SURFACES ON MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS, CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND CEILING TILES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 29, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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