La Potosina Grocery

April 6, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
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. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST COMTROL LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE i.e. map of premises with all bait stations indicated on the map, copy of MSDS (pesticides) receipts, copy of current state license for the company and the techs. SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING, MAKE TIGHT FITTING. EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT, REMOVE THE SAME AND SANTIZE AREA.
code 18
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Toxic Items Properly Stored, Labeled And Used
Inspector note: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.ST FLOOR IN CORNERS/NEXT TO COOLER. REMOVE SAME.
code 25
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. PAINT /SEAL ALL RAW WOOD WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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. REPAIR / REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGH-OUT STORE. SEAL HOLES ON BASEMENT FLOOR PREVENTING RODENT ENTRANCE/HORBAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING FANS AND ALL CEILING/WALL ATTACHMENTS i.e.PIPES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE / REPAIR ALL BROKEN CEILING LIGHTS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. REPLACE TOILET SEAT IN TOILET.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. WATER AT THE 3 COMP SINK HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, MUST CORRECT, INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOTERS IN COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPTMENT AND ALL ARTICLES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
code 41

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