La Estrella

September 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND FRESH PEACHES IN BEGINNING STAGES OF SPOILAGE WITH HEAVY FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FEEDING ON FRUIT. FOUND A LARGE POT OF PORK FAT WITH A DEAD FLY IN POT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FRUIT AND PORK FAT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B) CITATION ISSUED. SOUND SOURCE OF FOOD.
code 1Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND HEAVY FLY ACTIVITY IN BACKROOM AND REAR AREA OF STORE. 20 HOUSE FLIES, 25 FRUIT FLIES FEEDING (FRUIT). ALL AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
code 18
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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PRODUCE TABLES ON SALES FLOOR, ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF HOT CASE, AND SALES TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT 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 THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES, AND STANDING WATER, FLOORS IN BACK ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN ALL AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN BACK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 35
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. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT ALL SERVICE AREAS. MEAT COUNTER, PRODUCE AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
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. ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, BACK ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED.
code 41

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