Las Islas Marias

April 7, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK FOR HANDWASHING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO POST AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
code 10Priority
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 FOOD HANDLER PLATING READY TO EAT TCS FOOD OPEN HALF-SHELL OYSTERS TO BE SERVED RAW TO CONSUMERS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT FOODS CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH BARE HANDS AND GLOVES OR OTHER MEANS MUST BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FISH IN SINK IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON CUTTING BOARD BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT UTENSILS NOT IN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITARY MANNER.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC SILVERWARE IN CUSTOMER FREQUENTED AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN CONTROLLED AREA.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN BAR AREA AND KITCHEN AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED PEELING AND HANGING GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR, AND 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED PIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, OBSERVED DUCT TAPE PLACED ON LEAKING AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPE WITH PROPER MATERIALS. • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE, DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM KITCHEN AREA FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510519 DATED MAY 28, 2021:#47 OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#47 OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. #56 OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 28, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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