El Pueblito Mexican Grill

July 7, 2016 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles at the front prep area and in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector 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.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 23, 2016: 6 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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