El Nopal

July 26, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE CENTRALLY LOCATED IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SEPERATION OF ADJACENT DOOR TO SIDE STORAGE AREA .MUST SEAL OFF DOOR.
code 15
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPX. "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES,CENTERS OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT ON FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER WALL CABINETS,PREP AREA NEAR REAR DOOR NEXT TO OVEN,INSIDE ON LOWER LEDGE OF DOUGH MACHINE,TOOL STORAGE CABINET,IN SIDE STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AND ON STORAGE RACK DISH SHELF.APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.ALSO APPX. 10 OR MORE SMALL FLIES FLTING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND SIDE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/26/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF INSIDE OF COFFEE CABINET,METAL AND WOOD LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.
code 48
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND WALL UNDER MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE , MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND TILES IN TOILETROOM AND PILLARS IN PREP AREA. • MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

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