Carniceria Jimenez #2

September 27, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS 30LBS. COOKED BEEF 49.8F DATED 9/26/19,15LBS. COOKED PORK 45.3F DATED 9/25/19,25LBS.COOKED RIB TIPS 44.6F-45.1F DATED 9/24/19.9LBS. COOKED STEAK 45.8F DATED 9/24/19.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 57.2F.3LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 45.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.84LBS. $699.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON MICROWAVE TABLE AND MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAK ROOM,ON PIECES OF WOOD ON LOWER SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN UNUSED 2ND FL. PREP AREA,NEAR STAIRS LEADING TO STORAGE ROOMS ON 2ND FL. ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SEVERAL STORAGE ROOMS ON 2ND FL.ALSO.APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND,MOP BUCKET ON 2ND FL.BREAK ROOM,PRODUCE PREP AREA,WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG TOP OF BOTH ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI,MEAT PREP,CARNITA PREP AREA. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TAQUERIA-FRYER CABINET.PRODUCE PREP AREA-WRAPPING STATION,PREP TABLES.HOT FOOD PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET,WEIGHT SCALE.MEAT WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,COMPRESSOR UNIT.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.CARNITA PREP AREA-PREP TABLE.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN IN DELI/MEAT DEPT. • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPLACE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DELI/MEAT PREP AREAS.DAMAGED WALL IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM 2ND FL. UNUSED PREP AREA,2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. • FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN TAQUERIA DINING AREA.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 5, 2017: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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