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Lalo's Mexican And Tequila Bar

July 5, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED APPROX 50 DEAD FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE CABINETS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-903.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE BUCKET USED TO TRANSPORT ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LAYING DIRECTLY ON THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A WAY TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-202.16. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-602.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GRILL TABLE AND ON THE SIDES OF THE GRILLS AND FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT AND STANDING WATER INSIDE THE CABINETS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ON THE MARGARITA MACHINE TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS, GRILL, AND PREP TABLES OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BY THE SODA MACHINE AND THE "BAR" SIGN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES. • Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BY THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 27, 2019: 11 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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