El Buen Valle Restaurant

October 30, 2019 · No Entry

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official resultNo Entry
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS THAT ARE REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL FOODS WHICH WERE NOT DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE OVEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, AND GRILL.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. • 6-501.11 REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. • 6-304.11 MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285543 ON 4/22/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): **C** Characteristics- Materials for Construction and Repair OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 53 - 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 58 - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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Compared with Fail on October 22, 2019: 13 findings recurred.

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