Las Islas Marias

October 22, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL WASHBOWL AND HAND WASHING SINKS.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND COMING IN CONTACT WITH ICE. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD IN USE. OBSERVED FISH AND CRAB SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (CRAB @ 38.8F AND FISH @ 41F)INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST WRITE DATE OF LAST PIECE OF SHELLFISH SOLD DIRECTLY ON SHELLFISH TAGS BEFORE FILING. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF GLASSWEAR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ONLY, AND MUST STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES FACING UP, OR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL RESTROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION # 60
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOKING AREA OF PREP. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF THAT HANDLES FOOD, INCLUDING PREP, COOKS, AND WAIT STAFF.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2386929 DATED 9/8/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: # 3 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. #49 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, AND GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. #55 OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 8, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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