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Casa Margarita

August 1, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OPERATION HAS A DOUBLE WALK IN COOLER. THE REAR WALK IN COOLER IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE, HOWEVER FRONT WALK IN COOLER WAS BEING SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLERS UNITS AT COOK LINE, IN KITCHEN WERE NOT AT TEMPERATURE AS THE UNIT HAD NOT BEEN PLUGGED UP. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO SERVICE ALL UNITS TO ENSURE THAT TEMPERATURE MAINTAINED 40F OR LOWER FOR COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
code 2Priority
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 1/4 GAP AT THE SOUTH EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA, WHICH LEADS OUT TO COMMON HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ELIMINATE GAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTER IN REAR OF FACILITY, WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCEED OPERATOR THAT DOCK DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
code 19
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED SCALE DEPOSITS, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN ALL SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAITAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED TOP LOADING MIX MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCED OPERATOR THAT HOT AND COLD RUNNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE MACHINE.
code 38

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