La Favorita # 2

June 1, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all time NO HAND SINK FOR THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. NOTE:- THE BASEMENT IS THE ONLY TOILET ROOM FOR THE STORE.
code 11Priority
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. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPAMY. INSRTUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS. AND 1ST FLOOR BACK DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE DOOR AND A ONE FOURTH GAP AROUND THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AERA AND CALL A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO MAKE THE BACK DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP ANS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE MEAT CUTTING MACHINE,THE BAND SAW, PREP TABLES, STORE SHELVES AND REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
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. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH THEM.
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. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO CLEAN AND PAINT THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORE WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL VENTS OVER HEAD. PROVIDE A UTILITY/MOP SINK 1ST FLOOR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT WOOD ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MOVE ALL ITEM AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.
code 41

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