Esquina Del Sabor Catrocho

June 28, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP ROOM; MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THE PREVIOUS HANDWASHING SINK FOR THIS AREA BROKE AND WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK, RAW BEEF, EGGS, AND PICO DE GALLO (CUT TOMATO) FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MENU CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED AN UNSEALED MATERIAL AND UNSEALED WOOD USED AS DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL SHELVING, AND TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL TO MAKE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AND INSIDE THE DESSERT GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL AS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (SHOPPING CART, TREADMILL, BROKEN EQUIPMENT) STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS, AND RE-ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/7/2021 REPORT #2497894 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 7, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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