Las Brisas Del Mar

October 26, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED MAIN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED AN APRON,CUTTING GLOVE AND SCRAPER INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS) • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA. WATER LINES ARE NOT CONNECTED AND FAUCET IS WRAPPED WITH MASKING TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK .PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 10Priority
Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH TWO 5LBS.SEPERATE PANS OF RAW OYSTERS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.MUST KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED OR LAST ONE SOLD,DATE AND MAINTAIN.APPX.10LBS. $120.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)
code 14Priority
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 TCS FOODS SUCH AS SHREDDED CHEESE.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT CHEESE ON SEVERAL FOOD ORDERS WITH HIS BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE DELI PAPER,GLOVES OR UTENSILS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
code 44
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS,DELI PAPER OR GLOVES.
code 46
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY BOXES ON STAIR CASE AND FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD PROPERLY DAILY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. • MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555219 5/4/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP,TOILET ROOMS AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- 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.#49- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.#60 OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57-Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 4, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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