El Chivito

August 18, 2015 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE COUNTER THAT IS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BREAD MAKING GRILL AND PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FLOUR SPILLAGE LOCATED BY THE BREAD GRILL. 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 CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STOCK OF DRINKS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 19, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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