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El Nopal Bakery

October 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings7
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.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/04/11.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 14Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: 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,TAPE FROM SURFACES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: 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: 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: Inspector Comments: 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 22, 2011: 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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