La Palapa

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️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. OBSERVED 40 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA ON WALL AND BOXES STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH HANSEN PEST CONTROL AND TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE UNIT WHICH HAS OIL, SODA, CRACKERS, PAPER SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED INSIDE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ITEMS OUT OF UNIT TO LOOK FOR HOLES AND IF FOUND TO SEAL THEM. CITATION H000064588 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL 7-38-020 (SERIOUS). COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.
  code 18
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. TWO STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE PEELING PAINT; REPLACE.
  code 32
• ⚠️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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK,ETC).
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
  code 35

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