Coco Restaurant

February 4, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 11Priority
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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, FAUCET/SPRAYER MISSING ON FIRST COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REACH-IN COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. ICE BINS BEHIND BAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: SODA GUN HOLDERS, CAN OPENERS, INTERIOR COOLER SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS(NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND WALL IN HALLWAY ABOVE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED AND RESEAL SURFACE. EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL BULBS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DRAIN LINE UNDER BAR AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BAR AREA.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 19, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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