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La Barca
October 13, 2017 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings11
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. 60 LBS OF MENUDO SOUP(COW STOMACH), AT 64F, VALUE AT $60. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP, WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP & 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly StoredInspector note: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD CLUTTER FROM ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN REAR OFFICE. ALSO, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS APARTMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food Handler Requirements MetInspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on December 19, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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