El Jardin Restaurant

October 18, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHILE RELLENOS AT 45.5F, SOUP AT 44.9F, AND SALSA BETWEEN 45-50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 5# AND 5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH AND RUST ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH WORKING ICE MACHINES. BOTH MACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE BOTH ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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 2 DOORS TO THE BEER GARDEN BAR AND WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT RODENT PROOF. EAST DOOR HAD A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE NORTHWEST DOOR HAD A 3" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING WATER, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #164636 ON 12/1/09 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- NOTED MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 35/01- NOTED WALLS IN POOR REPAIR/METAL SHEET BY COOKING LINE NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND SEAL. 38/01- MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER FOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR. 40/01- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
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. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOKING LINE, THE FAN COVER IN THE DISHROOM COOLER.
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. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SECTIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ESAILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHROOM.
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. MUST COVER THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA WHERE THE EXHAUST VENTS ARE LOCATED. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE PILES OF WOOD IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE RACKS.
code 41

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