El Muchacho Alegre

January 11, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RICE AND BEANS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF FOOD, $100.00 IN VALUE PRIORITY 7-38-005
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD IN ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH A DISCARD DATE AND THE ITEM BEING HELD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THE FOOD WHICH IS AT RISK FOR FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS CONTAINING SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
code 37
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOIL SINGLE SERVE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERT
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH A BROKEN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON POTS, PANS, GRILL,INTERIOR OF BOTTOM OF FRYER, HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS, MICROWAVE, BLADE AND HOUSING UNIT OF CAN OPENER
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED, NOT MAINTAINED AND A LARGE GAP AT THE TOP AND LOOSE FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR • OBSERVED FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM, PREP AREA, DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,ORGANIZE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 26, 2017: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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