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Garcia's Restaurant
April 9, 2024 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings15
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: Observed no handwashing sign located in the handwashing sink at employee bathroom in basement preparation area. Instructed manager to provide proper handwashing signage.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: Observed no signed employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to inform and provide acknowledgement of health policy to all employees with a signature and to maintain as required with all new hires. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-010. Citation issued.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of TCS foods inside of kitchen 2 door prep line cooler near to go service area. The following items were observed to be above 41F: chicken at 44.4F; steak at 45.6F; sliced tomatoes at 45.7F; chile rellenos at 47.1F. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 8lbs of food worth $200. Instructed management to cold hold all TCS foods at 41F or colder at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation Issued.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: Observed 2 door reach in cooler located in prep area adjacent to go service area with an ambient internal air temperature at 44.7F. The cooler was used to store TCS foods such as chicken and sliced tomatoes. Instructed manager to repair and maintain internal temperature below 41F. Management immediately notified refrigeration service at time of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. See comments.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Thermometers Provided & AccurateInspector note: Observed no working thermometer in reach in cooler at front prep line. Manager provided a replacement at time of inspection.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: Observed dry goods storage bins in prep area to not have common food items labeled on exterior. Instructed manager to label all storage bins with the common name of the contents.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: Observed storage of food service equipment and other items for use near and below waste lines that are not properly shielded in basement area near walk in coolers. Instructed manager to appropriately shield waste lines to intercept potential drips.
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Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & HandledInspector note: Observed utensils stored with food contact surfaces in contact with handles at to go service area. Instructed manager to invert and store all utensils with handles facing up for access.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: Observed shelves in the walk in meat cooler in basement as well as in the basement prep area to be peeling and rusty. Instructed manager to repair or replace damaged shelves for shelves with a smooth and easily cleanable surface. • Observed damaged gaskets at the reach in cooler in prep area adjacent to the to go service as well as damaged gaskets in the reach in cooler in the bar area in dining area. Instructed manager to replace damaged gaskets.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Observed heavy food residue and debris in the gaskets of the display cooler in the to go service area as well as dust and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of any food residue and debris build up.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: Observed the food prep sink located immediately at the entrance of the basement to have a leak from the drain below the sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain prep sink in good repair.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: Observed the employee bathroom located in the basement preparation area to not be self closing at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a functional self closing device on bathroom door.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: Observed storage of unused slicer and storage bins in basement of facility, as well as storage of employee personal items on shelves in the dishwashing area on main level. Instructed manager to maintain or remove any unnecessary items. • Observed mops stored within buckets at the utility sink area under stairs in basement. Instructed manager to invert or store mops appropriately for drying.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: Observed a missing filter in the overhead exhaust system in the grilling prep area adjacent to the to go service area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain exhaust filters. • Observed one dimly lit light bulb in the walk in meat cooler in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to replace light bulb to provide an appropriate intensity within walk in cooler.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: Previous core violations from inspection report #2581705, 9/14/2023 not corrected. #47--4-101.19: OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS NEAR THE DISH AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH CHIPPED FINISH AND RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS. #55--6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on September 14, 2023: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.
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