El Progreso

June 14, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: MIDDLE SECTION OF 5-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND CONTACT REPAIRMAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: LIQUID YOGURT-54.1F, SOUR CREAM-51.2F, LUNCH MEATS-47.8F, SOUR CREAM-48.4F. ALL PRODUCTS (150LB VALUED AT $451.58) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED GREASE FOUND ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE LID AND ON THE WALL NEAR RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NEED TO KEEP LID(S) ON DUMPSTER(S) CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT# NOT CORRECTED: -32-OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USES AS SHELF LINING IN THE CANNED GOODS AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-34- OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -35- OBSERVED THE CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT OVER THE MEAT PACKAGING AREA LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT, MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-41- OBSERVED STOCK (CANNED GOODS) UNDER THE SHELFS IN THE CANNED GOODS AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: PREMISES IS BAGGING ICE, AS WELL AS, PACKAGING UP VARIOUS SPICES ON SALES FLOOR, MUST PROVIDE LABELS WHICH STATE: THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT, THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS AND INGREDIENTS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPT. FOUND WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACE, MUST EITHER CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL TRACES OF BACTERIA(BLOOD), USE THE OTHER SIDE IF NOT IN SAME CONDITION, OR REPLACE WITH NEW CUTTING BOARDS. REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR WALK-IN BEER COOLER. UNCOVERED FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS, NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ICE SCOOP AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, POP DISPLAY SHELVES, AND ALL COOLER INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS ON SALES FLOOR.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST KEEP STAIRS LEADING TO AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT CLEAN AND DRY(PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND IN SEVERAL AREAS).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: RE-PAINT WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE STOCK STORED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSIL PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 42

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Compared with Pass on August 25, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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