El Nuevo Mexicano

January 11, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD (POTATOES, ONIONS, CHILES, ETC.) IS STORED. ADDTIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED SEVRAL FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
    code 30
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN, BASEMENT FREEZERS AND THE GREASE TRAPS AND DRAIN LINES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STOVE TOP. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    code 35

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