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Izalco Restaurant

February 7, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANKS. SOME WERE MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS FROM WALL; INSTRUCTED TO VACCUM AREA AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT DATED 1/27/12 INDICATED NO ACTIVITY.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND FRYER IN KITCHEN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND IN KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN WALLS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 27, 2011: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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