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El Pueblito Mexican Grill
June 23, 2016 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings10
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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hand hygiene slippingcriticalOfficial wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.Inspector note: Poor hygienic practices observed: observed an employee pick up garbage on the floor, touch a wet washcloth, then proceed to handle tortillas. Also observed employee have bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (tortillas and cooked rice). Instructed facility that hands must be washed at every possible point of contamination and that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).
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Potentially Hazardous Food Properly ThawedInspector note: Observed a box of beef intestine/tripe sitting on top of the grease trap to thaw. Food was still partially frozen with a temperature of 30.3f so facility was instructed to thaw properly by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, or by another approved method: Under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: Observed small fly activity on site: 20 small flies under and around the three compartment sink and 30 small flies around the hot water tank and utility sink. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers CoveredInspector note: Observed both outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with lids unable to close. Instructed facility to maintain lids for garbage closed at all times. Recommend to increase frequency of garbage pickup or add an additional dumpster. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles at the front prep area and in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 30, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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