El Muchacho Alegre

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

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Failed findings

• 🤒sick-employee policy not followedcritical
  Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
  Inspector note: 2-102.14(N): **PF** FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. 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
• 📄consumer advisory missing
  Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
  Inspector note: 3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 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
• 🛠️surfaces / setup not up to code
  Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
  Inspector note: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN • 4-402.11: **C** Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing- Installation OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH A BROKEN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN - • 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces 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: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 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
• 🧹floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
  Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
  Inspector note: 6-501.113: **C** Storing Maintenance Tools OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR • 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter 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
• 🥜allergen training missing
  Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
  Inspector note: PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). 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 Fail on January 11, 2019: 6 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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