Carniceria & Fruteria El Mitote

May 5, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED UNDER THE STOVE WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, SUCH AS STEAK AT 48.7F, 2LBS; CHORIZO AT 46.5F, 3LBS; AND TRIFE AT 47.1F, 1LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-39-005. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $28.00,TOTAL 6 LBS.
code 3Priority
Wash And Rinse Water: Clean And Proper Temperaturecritical

Inspector note: NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER DURING INSPECTION.
code 7Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976270 DATED 12/01/16. #30- Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork, diced vegetables, etc.) not properly labeled in reach in cooler in kitchen area, and also in walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped, chopped, and/or cooked potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same. #31- Found several knives on counters or stored in between cutting boards and counters in kitchen area. Must properly store all knives (in knife box or on a magnetic strip, etc.) when not in use. Must maintain same. Found pots and pans improperly stored (upright) in kitchen area (on restaurant side). Must invert all utensils to prevent contamination. Must maintain same. #32- Found excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in deli prep area. Must remove ice, detail clean and sanitize freezer. Must maintain same. #34- Found cracked floor tiles in front of 2 compartment sink, in deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. #35- Found cracked or missing wall tiles behind meat slicer in corner of deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND RIM AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT/DELI DEPT. MUST REMOVE RUST, OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE GROCERY SECTION. AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS/TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE MEAT/DELI DEPT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE DELI/MEAT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: EMPLOYEE HELPING PREPARE AND SERVE THE FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 1, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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