El Rey De La Costa

February 25, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED - -
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    code 5Priority
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SHRIMPS,CEVICHES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 23
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
    code 39
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: ICE SCOOPS MAY BE STORED HANDLES UP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 43
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN KITCHEN. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. • OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT FRONT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
    code 58

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