El Azteca

June 3, 2022 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED FROZEN FISH STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE LEFT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: FOUND PLASTIC BEING USED TO PLUG THE DRAINS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN PLUGS. • NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM THE LEFT FAUCET AND FAUCET BASE ON THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
    code 53

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 14, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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