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La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant

January 27, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
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 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT CLUTTERED NORTH WEST CORNER STORAGE AREA/KITCHEN AND HALLWAY LEADING TO CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN COOLERS MUST HAVE LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER,STOVE/OVENS,BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOLE ON LOWER WALL NEAR THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PASTRY COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH/WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN AREAS AND FURNACE STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REMOVE UNNECESAARY ARTICLES (UNUSED PIECES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS),DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

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