La Estrella

October 24, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings15
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DAIRRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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 improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PEELING WOOD PREP TABLE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT • Inspector Comments: 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 • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL,CARDBOARD AND PAPER FROM PIPES,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR INSULATION INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,BASEMENT,STORAGE AND PREP AREAS • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP /STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED AND FLOOR TILES,DAMAGED LOWER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER IN TAQUERIA • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT. AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LIGHT SHIELDS. • Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
code 57
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM REPORT #2229807 10/17/18 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR BEHIND CEREAL,UNDER JUICE COLD HOLDING UNIT,ON SNOW BLOWER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER DETERGENT DISPLAY SHELF AND REAR FOOD STORAGE UNIT.IN BASEMENT BEHIND PALLET NEAR DOOR AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS,PREP AREA BEHIND STOVE AND PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 17, 2018: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 14 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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