El Progreso

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• 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: 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 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH STORAGE ROOMS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AREA REMOVE CLUTTER HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
  code 18
• 🧫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.OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
  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.OBSERVED MANY CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
  code 34
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREAS AND REAR PORCH INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ALONG WITH THE OVERSIZE POT'S ( TOO LARGE FOR FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK)IN NORTH STORAGE ROOM REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
  code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 6, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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