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El Rincon Del Sabor

October 22, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE COOKING AREA AND THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE 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: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11: OBSERVED A NON-MECHANICAL COOLER BEING USED AS A HOT HOLD DEVICE FOR TAMALES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A HOT HOLD DEVICE THAT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 135 OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING THE COOLERS FROM PREMISE. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
code 37
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: 4-903.11(A): OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS BEING DIRECTLY STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-102.11(A)(2): OBSERVED TAMALES IN THE COOLERS STORED IN PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK FOR INSPECTION. • 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-501.19: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11: OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA, AND DRY WALL FOR THE BACKSPLASH TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • 6-501.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • 6-201.13: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVING FOR ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. • 6-501.114: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOKING GRILL) FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. • 6-501.12: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASES, BEHIND/UNDER EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-301.14: MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GRADE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. • 6-202.11: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREAS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 16, 2017: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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