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El Guero

December 6, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPINGS IN SIDE STORAGE AND IN UNUSED TAQUERIA, AND UNDER MILK CONTAINERS USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS EFFECTED. ALSO FOUND OPEN BAIT (GREEN) IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR MEAT CUTTING AREA. DEFROST WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSORS HAVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNUSED COOLER AND IN UNUSED TAQUERIA. NEED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR BASEMENT FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING SIDE COOKING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.NEED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND UNUSED RESTAURANT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 2, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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