La Palma

February 10, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeShort Form Complaint
  • failed findings3
  • 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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS ALONG WALLBASE (OVER 30). ALSO REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    code 18
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING & SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. MEAT PROCESSING & REAR PREP AREA
    code 36
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: EXTREME CLUTTER THRU-OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLESS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 15, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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