El Jalapeno

April 30, 2013 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS COOLERS WORKING, AND NON WORKING. CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY GOODS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: CEILING NEEDS REPAIR IN REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES. REPAIR CEILING IN SIDE DINING AREA.
    code 35
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.
    code 37

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 22, 2012: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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