La Torta Chilanga #2

February 4, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • 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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY (ADULT AND NYMPH) BY ATTACHED MOTOR HARDWARE OF COOLER AT FRONT LINE. ALSO NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN DINING AREA AND COOLER IN PREP AREA. RUB MARKINGS NOTED AT BASE OF LOCKED DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT THAT IS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: GAPS NOTED AT BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE 4 INCH WALLBASE COVING IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 35

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