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El Rey Del Maiz

November 9, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL AND CANNOT BE TURNED ON DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTAINTERS AND PACKAGES OF FOOD (SPICES, PORK FAT) IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SHOPPING AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, AND THE NAME/PLACE OF DISTRIBUTOR OR MANUFACTURER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 60 LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS. FOUND FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON WALLS ABOVE THE DESK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON PREP TABLES, WALLS, AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 57

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