El Jardin Restaurant

• official resultPass w/ Conditions
• resultPass w/ Conditions
• inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
  Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #419558 ON 10/18/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- 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. 29/01- 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. SUPERVISOR TUCKER AND O'CONNOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATIONS. ADDITIONAL TIME WAS SPENT WHILE AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE HARDWARE STORE TO GET THE PROPER MATERIALS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  code 14Priority
• ☠️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: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.
  code 18
• 🧪toxic chemicals mishandled
  Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
  Inspector note: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.
  code 29
• ⚠️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 EASILY CLEANABLE. REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.
  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. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK AND SEAL AROUND BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
  code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 18, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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