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Jesse's Mexican Grill

April 2, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS OUTSIDE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR,ALONG WALL AND NORTH WEST CORNER, ALSO OBSERVED A LOT OF EMPTY BOXES,EMPTY OIL CONTAINER AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON CEMENT. OBSERVED TWO HOLES BETWEEN THE PATIO AND OUTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA, AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIME.CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED ONE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, THE OTHER CONTAINER, PART OF GARBAGE LID IS BROKEN. WASTE OIL CONTAINER HAS A BUILD-UP OF SOLID OIL ON TOP OF CONTAINER,AND OIL SPILLAGE ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-12-12, REPORT #664332. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE OLD REACH IN FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED). #35-FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM (WITH DUST BUILT UP). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD/FILTER IN THE KITCHEN (WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP) AND MAINTAIN. #41-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET. ORGANIZE ALL THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29 • METAL COATING FROM INTERIOR OF BLACK MICROWAVE IS PEELING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO BROKEN SHELF WERE MEAT IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: NEED TO CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE OVENS AND MICROWAVE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 12, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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