La Villita Restaurant

August 7, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGENOT ABLE TO DISPLAY KNOWLEDGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN BAR PREP AREA HAD A PLASTIC BUCKET INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN,MIDDLE PREP AREA-A BOWL AND A SPONGE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN,DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-030C)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED PORK 46.4F,35LBS. COOKED SHREEDED CHICKEN 50.2F IN A PAN INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.75LBS.$280.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAITAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.EVIDENCE OF APPX. 3-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ROTISSERIE,APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SAME AREA AND APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP FROM FLOOR,LEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL REUSED 10 GALLON BUCKETS OF POT AND PAN DETERGENT (CHEMICAL CONTAINERS) BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OF SALSAS,MARINATED CARROTS,PEPPERS,SOUP,JALAPENO PEPPERS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOR PROPERLY.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.50 GALLONS $215.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. • OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,CHICKEN COOLER.SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND BENT LEAVING LID OPEN APPX"8-10" GAP FROM RIM OF DUMPSTER AND ROD BROKEN ON REAR OF DUMPSTER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS. • MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES,BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND STOARGE AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS,HOOD,WALL EXHAUST FANS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 19, 2017: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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