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La Josie

March 14, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sinks located at service bar and front cook line. Informed the manager that soap and paper towels must be provided at all times to ensure proper hand-washing, at all times. Site corrected violation during inspection. Critical Violation #7-38-030
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Observed 3 door reach in cooler at front hot cook line, at improper temperature of 55.7, holding potentially hazardous foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by cdph. Instructed not to use. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION, TEMP HOLDING AT 38.9F. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in the following areas: -Hot line counter top/room temperature, next to grill/fry station: 86.7f, 1.5lbs of eggs at a value of $4.00 -Cold line, top loading reach in cooler: 50.0f, 2lbs of sliced tomatoes, at a value of $5.00 52.0f, 6lbs of red salsa, at a value of $80.00 -Hot line side, 3 door reach in cooler, with top load: date 3/3/18 50.3f, 3lbs of mango salsa, at a value of $20.00:date 3/12/18 53.0f, 3lbs of shredded Gueso Fresco/cheese, at at a value of $ 10.00: date 3/13/18 53.2f 3lbs of mayo, at a value of $4.00 51.2f, 2lbs of corn salad, at a value of $2.00 53.3f, 1.5lbs of tomatillo sauce, at a value of $4.00 45.6f, 2lbs of raw shrimp, at a value of $40.00 (after a 25 mins walk thru of site) Manager stated Total Weight of 23.5lbs Lbs, at an approximate value of $169.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40f or below and hot food at 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK/BROWN SLIM LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 3/01/17. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION WAS POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 1, 2017: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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