El Nopal Bakery

September 22, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

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 VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547676 9/15/11 #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE DRAIN FLIES & LIVE ANTS ALSO HOWEVER OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INFESTATION AT GREASE TRAP AT 2 - COMPARTMENT SINK & ON WALLS & PIPES IN SAME AREA,INSIDE DOOR JAM OF REACH IN COOLER,IN CRACKS & CREVICES AT WALL NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ON UPPER WALL OVER FLOOR MIXERS.MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AREAS.PEST CONTROL ON SITE AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
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: 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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION # 14.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR & ON PROOFING BOX DOORS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE & UNDER PREP TABLES,OVER 2 COMP SINKS,CARD BOARD & PAPER. & PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PROOFING BOX DOORS & INSIDE OF 5 DOOR COOLER,LEGS OF PREP TABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXERS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CAN OPENER,DOOR GASKETS,SINKS,COOLERS,GREASE TRAP AT 2- COMP SINK.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FLOOR MIXERS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM ,BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 15, 2011: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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