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La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge

March 6, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: PREMISES SELLING FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE/NOT FROM A LICENSED FACILITY AND NO INVOICES PROVIDED. OBSERVED 10LBS OF COOKED MORCILLA (BLOOD SAUSAGES) STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZER AT 0F AND OFFERED FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MORCILLA IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE SERVED OR SOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL FOOD TO BE USED, PREPARED, COOKED, DISPLAYED, SOLD, SERVED, OFFERED FOR SALE OR STORED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE FROM SOURCES APPROVED BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES OF THE POINT OF ORIGIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B CITATION ISSUED
code 1Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED LECHON ASADO(ROASTED PORK) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110.1F-121.6F ON PREP TABLE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED/AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AND $120 OF ROASTED PORK. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE FREEZER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG BEER COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND FREEZER.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY ABOVE STEAM TABLE. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES, ETC OUTSIDE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE CONTACT. REMOVE BOWLS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 20, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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