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Habanero Baja Grill

July 25, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (COLD) KNOB DOES NOT TURN OFF WATER (CONTINUOUSLY RUNS/FLOWS) FOOD HANDLER TURNING (CONTROLLING WATER FROM SHUT SHUT OFF VALVES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-602.12 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT LABELING BULK ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-202.11 OBSERVED NOT MEETING EQUIPMENT STANDARDS FACILITY UTILIZING A HAND CRAFTED NON FOOD GRADE TORTILLA PRESSER IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA. NOT EASILY CLEANABLE BARE EXPOSED WOOD, SCREWS, BOLTS ETC.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE APPROVED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR ( FAUCET & SPRAYER) WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY (LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 23, 2019: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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