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Carniceria La Mejor Produce, Inc.

July 21, 2023 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (FRONT/REAR PREP, WASHROOM).
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED GUACAMOLE AND SALSA DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR).
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILKCRATES.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON SIDES AND AROUND DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND REPAIR.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER ESPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 25, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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