La Estrella

February 23, 2011 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL PRODUCE TABLES, FRUIT RACK, HOT TABLE, MEAT COUNTER ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    code 34
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE BRIGHTER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    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: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 37
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. PREMISES HAS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 16, 2011: 5 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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