La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop

May 17, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED A BUCKET AND WIPING CLOTHS STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE. BUCKET AND WIPING CLOTHS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY OF HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED (BLACK) SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN-OFF ICE MAKER,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE ROUND WHITE CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND SEASONINGS IN SMALL CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WHEN NOT IN USE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE SMALL BLACK SOUFFLE CUP USED TO DISPENSE TOPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FOR DISPENSING TOPPINGS.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SHELVING IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED. • OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILDUP ON TIP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 75F-82F. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER OR ADDITIONAL WATER HEATER. SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK FROM WATER SUPPLY LINE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTERS IN REAR OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILDUP ALONG BASE OF WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AAND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED OPENING ON SOUTHEAST WALL NEAR CEILING NEXT TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. • OBSERVED MOP HANGING IN INTERIOR OF MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP IN MANNER TO PROPERLY DRY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO TABLE TOP FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INSTALLED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AAND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF DOUBLE FRYER. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN TWO DOOR COOLER IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN WASHROOM AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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