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Casa Hernandez Grocery Store

February 11, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CORNERS OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR, BY THE BIKES STORED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR, CORNERS OF TOOL ROOM IN REAR, AND CORNERS OF FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY., AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD RACKS IN STORAGE ROOM, USE OF CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED IN COOLERS. GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED FOR USE OF STORING FOOD, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, COVERED WITH BLACK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS; SLICER, AND MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;WALK-IN COOLER, REAR PREP AREA, AND AN OLD COOLER ADJACENT TO THE MEAT COUNTER BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PEELING PAINT IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE, HOLE IN WALL (BOTTOM) NEXT TO DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO IN SAME TOILET ROOM, REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING BEING USED TO COVERING HOLES OF EXPOSED PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED WATER LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STRETCHED THROUGH A WALL TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE WATER LINE IS DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND INSTALL WATER LINE AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE, AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED TOOL STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 29, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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