Jimenez Fresh Market

January 29, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 16
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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA AND IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA. HOT RUNNING WATER NOT ADEQUATE (HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75.0F, MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 110F) INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISHED OR REPLACE MEAT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRESH MEAT/DELI DISPLAY CASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ATTACHED TO MEAT/DELI DISPLAY CASE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, SHELVES UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT (TAQUERIA AND IN DELI PREP AREA), STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MEAT AND MAIN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT SLICERS AND GRINDERS IN REAR MEAT PREP ROOM.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR MEAT PREP AREA, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR, AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA, ABOVE MEAT PREP IN REAR AREA AND MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL RAILINGS ABOVE REAR MEAT PREP ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR MEAT PREP ROOM/AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH PREP SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP SINK, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA AND IN REAR MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.-----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY BAKERY PREP AREA (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER).---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (BY MEAT PREP SERVICE AREA).
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA/ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. ---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS, DUST PANS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 5, 2017: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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