Gordillas

May 18, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A BLENDER AND LID INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND THE GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SAME.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.BLENDER ,LID AND GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.ALSO,NOTICE ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION FACILITY REPORT STATES THAT THERE WAS A HAND WASHING SINK NOTED IN DISH WASHING AREA,UPON INSPECTION TODAY THERE IS NO HAND WASHING SINK,OBSERVED WATER PLUMBLING LINE HOT MISSING AND COLD CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE AND DRAIN LINE CAPPED AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AFFIXED TO WALL.MUST REINSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 11Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY 2- FEMALE EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED 1- FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON USING A WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE DOWN CUTTING BOARDS ,COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS THEN WITH SAME SOILED GLOVES ON SHE PICKED UP SPATULAR AND PLACED OTHER HAND ON TOP OF GORDITA AND FLIPPED IT WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.THE OTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE HAD ON GLOVES WAS SERVING THE PLATED MEALS TO CUSTOMERS IN DINING AREA.SHE HAS TO TURN THE DOOR HANDLE AND HOLD DOOR TO GO OUT INTO DINING AREA AND THE SAME TO COME IN THEN SHE WENT TO THE GRILL AND REMOVED A GORDITA WITH THE SAME GLOVED HANDS AND PUT THE GORDITA ON CUTTING BOARD AND PUT SHREEDED CHEESE INSIDE OF GORDITA WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7- 38-010A)
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED 2- GLASS SNEEZE GUARDS MISSING AT FRONT SERVICE LINE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP AND WATER DRIPPING ON IT AND MIXING IN WITH ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE BASIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.ALSO,A LARGE BLACK BUSS PAN ON WIRE SHELF WITH UNCOVERED COOKED TORTILLA CHIPS AND A SMALL BOTTLE OF SANITIZER LAYING ON IT'S SIDE ON ABOVE SHELVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ,COVER CHIPS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
code 16
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND A BAG OF RODENT POISON NEAR HOT WATER TANK,ON BAKING TRAY ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART AND OPEN POISON IN SAME AREA AND ON LEDGES OF CART,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN FURNANCE AREA AND POISON STUFFED IN HOLE IN WALL IN SAME AREA.ALSO,FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN AND TAPE AROUND IT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INGREIDENTS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK ON BOTH SIDES NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,CAN OPENER BLADE,ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FURNACE ROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN CORNER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM,FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD .
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDERNEATH 1- COMP SINK,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT CLOSET.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION .MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 17, 2017: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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