Carniceria La Mejor

June 22, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REORT #1976709 DATED ON 12/08/16 NOT CORRECTED-#35 MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND SEAL HOLES AT THE CEILING ABOVE THE MEAT/DELI CASE ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK AND THE CUTTING TABLE IN THIS AREA.SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR, #38 TACO PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE.
    code 29
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD ON WALL BEHIND MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT COVER AND END CAPS AT PRODUCE COOLER ABOVE POTATOES. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS WITH END CAPS ABOVE COOLER POTATOES.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER VENTILATION FAN MUST WORK INSIDE WASHROOM.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 8, 2016: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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