Cocina De Galarza

March 3, 2011 · 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT SAID BASEMENT,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON FLOOR BY FLOOR DRAIN,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACK,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES,CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
    code 35
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 22, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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