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Huaraches Mexican Restaurant

June 14, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings2

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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: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. 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 PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15--OBSERVED BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAPS/OPENINGS APPROX:1" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF MENTIONED DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
code 47
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: 5-103.12--OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PRESSURE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 50
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: 5-402.13--OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED;EXCESSIVE WASTEWATER BACK-UP FROM UNDERNEATH THE GREASE TRAP BOX ON TO THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 52

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 11, 2021: 6 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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