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El Pescador Restaurant

April 24, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: found no hand washing sink in the rear prep/dish washing area instructed to provide and maintain. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
    code 5Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
    code 16
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, SOUR CREAM,COOKED SHRIMP CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    code 23
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
    code 25
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED COVE BASE MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    code 55
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 28, 2017: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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