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Gwacamole Restaurant

September 18, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BLACK BEANS, RICE, PINTO BEANS ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR (LEADING TO BUILDING LAUNDRY AREA) IN THE BASEMENT.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WATER SEEPING IN BETWEEN (DIVIDER) MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND THE THIRD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. • INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPAINT SIDE WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
code 55

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