La Vaca

February 4, 2016 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Fail on January 28, 2016: 5 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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