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La Central Bakery

August 14, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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 APPROXIMATELY 25-45 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES I.E. BEHIND,AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER,NEAR THE FRONT UNUSED MIXER STORED AT CORNER,INTERIOR FLOOR VENT NEAR THE CUSTOMER BREAD DISPLAY AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST PROOF SAID SCREEN DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR LID AT THE CHEST FREEZER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,OVEN,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF CUSTOMER BREAD DISPLAY CASES ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHTS IN THE BAKING PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.
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: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 18, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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