La Estrella

October 17, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings19
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN EXISTING FOOD REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DAIRRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND RAW TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED BEEF 2.5LBS.78.8F-81.3F,4.5LBS.COOKED PORK IN GREEN SAUCE 71.4F,,71.6F,81.9F,2LBS.COOKED RICE 79.3F,6LBS. COOKED BEEF STEW 71.8F,17LBS. COOKED CHICKEN SOUP 74.8F-79.3F,5LBS. COOKED BEANS81.1F,4LBS. MOLE SAUCE 80.6F,1LB.COOKED SQUASH 78.6F,1.5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 75.6F,22.5LBS. SOUR CREAM 46.8F-73.4F,4LBS. COOKED PORK FEET 81.0F,1LB. COOKED POTATOE AND SAUSAGE 80.8F,3LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 80.1F,12LBS. GREEN SALSA 46.6F-87.9F,23LBS. COOKED CARNITAS 47.5F-47.7F,10LBS. COOKED BARBACOA 47.5F,10LBS. COOKED STEAK 47.5F-47.7F,30LBS. EYE OF ROUND 46.4F-47.5F,25LBS. BEEF TRIPE 47.8F,20LBS. PORK RIB TIPS 46.7F,15LBS. CHIRIZO 48.2F,20LBS. HIND SHANK 48.2F,16LBS. BONELESS SHANK 47.1F-47.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 288LBS.$461.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA AT 72.5F AND WALK IN COOLER AT 47.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 39.8F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO CDPH WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,ON LOWER SHELF NEAR CHARCOAL,UNDER JUICE COLD HOLDING UNIT,ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SNOW BLOWER,BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.ALSO APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CAN AND WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RRECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/17/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT. • MUST REPLACE WORN AND PEELING WOOD PREP TABLE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT. • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN GLASS ON SOME DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNITS. • MUST REMOVE FOIL,CARDBOARD AND PAPER FROM PIPES,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR INSULATION INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,STOVE,GARBAGE CANS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,BASEMENT,STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP /STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED LOWER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER AND FOOT REST IN TAQUERIA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.LIGHT SHIELDS. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENTS
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 1, 2017: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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