Jalapeno Grill

February 22, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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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: Observed 15 mouse droppings on the floor in the rear dry storage closet around the hot water heater. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence and clean affected areas and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the left door of the front counter 2 door cooler and on the 1 door prep top cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed food items stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store all foods in food grade materials only and to maintain.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed heavy dirt accumulation in the microwave in the kitchen and in the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed heavy grease buildup in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed some of the sink stoppers at the three compartment sink to not be functioning properly. Instructed facility to obtain working stoppers and to maintain. Observed a leak at the drain pipe below the left compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 20, 2017: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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