Don Pedro Carnitas

October 5, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT DISPENSING SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED. • FOUND MENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT DISH/DISPENSING AREA AND REAR PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE PF VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CARNITAS RANGING FROM 125F - 130F LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA UNDER HEAT LAMP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS SAID FOOD ITEM AT 60LB COST $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTES 4 LARGE FLIES AND 5 SMALL FLIES IN SAID AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 48
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FOUND WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM THAT IS CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OPEN. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
code 54
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2556801 CONDUCTED ON 06/06/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 6, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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