Las Islas Marias

June 8, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings15
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE,STORAGE SUCH AS OBSERVED 2- FEMALE EMPLOYEES STANDING AT DINING ROOM TABLE PEELING SHRIMP.OBSERVED UNCOVERED COOKED BREADED CHICKEN ON A PLATE AND A PAN OF UNCOVERED RAW FISH STORED NEXT TO EACH OTHER IN 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.A ENCLOSED PACKAGE OF RAW BEEF ON SHELF ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT DICED TOMATOE IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BASIN.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM ICE MACHINE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.PRODUCT HAS BEEN COVERED AND REMOVED FROM COOLERS AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT OUTER ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR IN LEFT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/5/18(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS (RICE,SHRIMP,VEGETABLES,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:52 A.M.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK THE SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2116737 12/6/17 NOT CORRECTED #32-WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOODS.#34-MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.#35-MUST CLEAN DUST DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER BLADE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAR AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL OUTLET COVERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER,MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BAR AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND IT ALSO.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 5, 2018: 15 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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