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Carnitas Y Supermercado El Gigante Inc

June 8, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTH THE MEAT DEPARTMENT HANDWASHING SINK AND THE CARNITAS PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH LARGE TRASH CANS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; FOUND CARNITAS (COOKED PORK) INSIDE THE GLASS HOT-HOLDING CASE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 109F-120F, AND ALSO FOUND ROASTED CHICKEN INSIDE A HOT-HOLDING UNIT AT 110F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GLASS HOT-HOLDING CASE WHERE CARNITAS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL HOT-HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER CLOSEST TO THE CARVING STATION IN DISREPAIR; LID IS BROKEN AND THE PLASTIC IS PEELING OFF FROM INSIDE, EXPOSING A FOAM MATERIAL THAT HAS HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LID.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE CARNITAS PREP ROOM, AS WELL AS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (NEAR WALL BASE), AS WELL AS DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS. • FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING INSIDE THE CARNITAS PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 17, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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