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Fruteria El Mercado

August 26, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT; OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OVER 10 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL BOTTOM OF SOUTH WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20 SERIOUS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, DISPLAY SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, STEAM TABLE, GRILLS, STOVE, FRYER, EXPOSED SINK, 3PART SINK, WASHROOM CABINET, AND COUNTERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF SOUTH WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
code 41

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