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El Pueblito Mexican Grill

February 14, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND LOWER PANEL WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 16
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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1937367 ISSUED ON 06-23-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. #33 - Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. #34 - Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. #36 - Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields. #38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink 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 hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
code 29
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 7, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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