Las Mojarras

August 3, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED OR SOLD WRITTEN ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) (COS)
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED (8)TOXIC POISON/RODENTICIDE RODENT PINK SOFT PACKS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,IN CORNER NEAR TOILET,UNDER GRILL TABLE .POISON WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE STORED IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 28
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. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK,ON FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA.ALSO,3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/3/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON PREP TABLE SURFACES.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS. • MUST REPLACE 2- BROKE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT. • MUST ELEVATE POP OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2544486 11/19/21 NOT CORRECTED #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.#55- 6-201.11 : OBSERVED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.#56- 4-202.18 : OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NEW FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 19, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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