El Cid Tacos #2

September 17, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    code 10Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (MASK & SANITIZING SOLUTION)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    code 5Priority
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    code 25
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL. • Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR. • Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
    code 56
  • Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIIONS FROM REPORT#2312003 ON 09/10/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BROWNISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 65 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR, HOT WATER TANK AREA, CHEST FREEZER, AND ON WALL LEDGES NEAR METERS AND OTHER ITEMS. ALSO UNDER THE STAIRCASE AND WINDOW LEDGE AND ON FIRST STEP LEADING TO THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/19. PRIORITY 7-42-090.
    code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 10, 2019: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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