El Nuevo Guadalajara Inc

April 16, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 5Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE OF A BOX OF PAPERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE UNDER STAIRCASE,ON ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF SHELVING UNITS (PAINT CANS,WOOD,TRIM,ETC)ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND SHELVING UNIT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BEER COOLERS AND SEVERAL DEAD ON GLUE BOARDS UNDER BAR COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/16/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
code 39
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 SURFACES AT BAR AREA CABINETS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER. • OBSERVED CERAMIC BOWLS THAT AREN'T LEAD -FREE.MUST ELIMINATE USAGE. • MUST ELIMINATE USAGE OF REUSED PLASTIC FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACK -UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL,DOOR AND TRIM IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, LOWER WALL BASES & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on March 31, 2021: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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