La Vaca

January 28, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE CHLORINE LEVEL WAS 0PPM AND THE FINAL RINSE WAS NOT REACHING OVER 100F. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE WALLS BY THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE UNUSED TORTILLA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 5 RODENT DROPPING UNDER THE TORTILLA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER FOR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559828 DATED JULY 2, 2015; VIOLATION #38 - INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 DOOR SALSA PREP COOLER IN THE SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SALSA BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE DIRECTLY ON THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 2, 2015: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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