El Patio Restaurant

May 12, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • 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: OBSERVERED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE REAR LEG OF THE MOP SINK, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND IN THE REAR NEAR OVER HEAD DOOR WHICH HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND CORNER OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AND REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS DIRTY AND GREASES AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND REPAIR DISATTACHED WALL COVING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
    code 34
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: FOUND LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING INSIDE PREP AREA.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM THE TOP BEHIND GAUGE OF THE DISH MACHINE WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO NOTED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 3, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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