Las Brisas Del Mar

April 27, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings4

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: STILL OBSERVED NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO HAVE The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served recorded on the tag or label.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 14Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER MAKING TORTILLA ON GRILL AND REMOVING THEM WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IN BASKETS.ALSO,OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER GETTING HANDFULLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS FROM A LARGE FOOD CONTAINER AND PLACING THEM INTO BASKETS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 9Priority
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. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 1ST FL. FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES OR USING DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER. • OBSERVED SEVERAL CLAY BOWLS USED FOR FOOD THAT DOESN'T STATE LEAD FREE.MUST DISCOTINUE USE OR PROVIDE LEAD FREE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING LOWER WALL TILES IN SALSA PREP AREA.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 28, 2021: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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