La Merced Inc

October 11, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16 (A)(2)OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED RICE 51.8F IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND 12LBS. COOKED BEANS 65.5F IN A LARGE POT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.COS AT THIS TIME.APPX.15LBS.$13.28.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT NOT DATE MARKED THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.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: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 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: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR ALONG RIGHT LOWER SIDE,EXIT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DELIVERY DOOR IN CENTER OF DOUBLE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MEAT / DELI DISPLAY UNIT,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE PALLETS,PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND LOWER SHELVING UNIT,ON SALES FLOOR IN BETWEEN SODA DISPLAY AND ON BACK ON SHELF AT END CAPS OF SODA,UNDER ALL DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELF OF CLEANING PRODUCTS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPEARTOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/11/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.17 MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD AND RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA COUNTER TOP. • 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF AND SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE. • 4-102.11 MUST ELIMINATE GRAOCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS. • 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,BROKEN AND MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,OVEN AND GRILL ,WINDOW SILLS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL TO BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS IN MEAT ,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS. • 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. • 6-201.17 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND TAQUERIA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
code 56

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