La Vaca

November 3, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 48F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 5 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS LOCATED ON A LID ON THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES ON THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE CIP EQUIPMENT IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZE IS NEEDED FOR THE MARAGARITA MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON SITE RANGING FROM 88F-94F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 110F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT LEAST 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE HOT WATER HEATER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL OF THE SINKS INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
code 50
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: 5-402.13 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN DUE TO FLOOR DRAIN BACKED UP ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROPERLY DRAIN ALL WASTE WATER AND NEVER ALLOW FLOOR DRAINS TO BACK UP ONTO THE FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING BY COVING THE WALL.
code 55

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