La Vaca

July 10, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • 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 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: CLEAN THE TOPS OF THE BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR. • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BROILER AND VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BAR AND TOP OF THE COUNTERTOP WHERE THE EQUIPMENT SITS. CLEAN THE CLOGGED BEER DRAIN LINES INSIDE OF THE KEG COOLERS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BAR AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE FOUNTAIN POP BOXES.
    code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 29, 2017: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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