El Basurero Restaurant Inc.

March 2, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED, HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED/HANDLED AND DRINKS ASSEMBLED/SALSA. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR (RAW OYSTERS)BEING KEPT ON SITE AND PROVIDE A DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 14Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PATIO AND FRONT DOOR AND IN RIGHT CORNER OF HOT WATER /FURNANCE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACK OF WOOD SHELVING UNIT AND BEHIND PIPE ALONG WALL OVER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO,APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BEVERAGE AREA UNDER TABLE,HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLAY BOWLS USED FOR FOOD WITHOUT LABEL STATING LEAD FREE.DISCONTINUE USAGE OR PROVIDE LABEL FOR PRODUCT. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AND PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE AREA. • MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND WOOD SHELF NEAR 1- COMP SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND PIPES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING AND WALL BASES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER 3- COMP SINK. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE/SALSA PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 23, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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