Latinicity

October 20, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Found/observed no paper towels or soap in soap dispenser in bar area, mgmt. was advised to provide paper towels, and soap dispenser at all times. citation issued 7-38-030 critical.
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Found some potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less at time of inspection list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements area as follows: beef at 56.5F, squid/calamari at 48.5F, and chicken at 48.5F, mgmt. discarded product at once(approximate value $ 270.00, approximate 25Lbs).Citation issued 7-38-005(A). critical violation.(cooler air temp was at 41.3F)
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: Found/observed employee's in various prep areas not washing their hands while changing gloves at time of inspection citation issued 7-38-010(A)critical violation.
code 6Priority
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: Found observed live fruit flies 40 (gnats) in rear kitchen areas, and rear storage areas(30 ), citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, reach in coolers must properly date food items in walk in coolers, reach in coolers.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting board that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in prep area(pata negra), dish machine area, and exposed hand sinks in various prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust. shall be repaired/replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had excess food debris not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bar counter areas, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment that had excess grease build, need detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floors, under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen area, storage areas, shall be provided.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Wall/ceiling in kitchen prep areas that had dirt accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning, excess dirt removed.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
code 41

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