Damenzo's

February 6, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 100F AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHEESE, SAUSAGE, AND PEPPERONI PIZZA SLICES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 99F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 45F, CHICKEN AT 44F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 46-63F, COOKED PASTA AT 45F, CUT LETTUCE AT 46F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45F, CHEESE AT 45F, GYRO SAUCE AT 44F, AND SALSA AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR TACO PREP COOLER, STOVE, AND PIZZA OVEN IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND INSIDE THE DUMPSTER CORRAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND TACO PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590692 ON 3/8/24 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PLASTIC SINGLE-USE UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS, KNIVES, AND SPOONS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A PROPER, CLEAN CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 8, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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