La Cocina Mexican Grill

April 25, 2013 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE BULK PLASTIC BLUE BINS CONTAINING RICE LOCATED IN THE REAR HALLWAY.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR/SEAL LARGE HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE STAFF RESTROOM NEXT TO THE HANDSINK.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT 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: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
    code 37
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES ON THE RESTROOM FLOOR.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 5, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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