El Chisme Rest Inc

August 17, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 20 ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA, ALSO 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OUTSIDE OF THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 30 ANTS LOCATED UNDER THE OVEN AND PREP TABLES OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS AS WELL AS CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED CHICKEN, PORK, AND STEAK IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING ONLY THE DATE WRITTEN ON THE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE PRODUCT NAME.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER SELF LINING.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WHERE RAW CHICKEN IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT BROWNISH RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRILLS AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRINK DISPENSORS WITH A BROWNISH BUILD UP LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTS IN THE WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN AND PIZZA ARE COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK TO OBTAIN MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP SINK. OBSERVED ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SINK STOPPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE HOSE USED TO RETRIEVE MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 19, 2015: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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