Los Azares Mexican Grill

October 22, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARD INSTALLED AT THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE FOOD WILL BE PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF INTO THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON TOP OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WOOD COUNTERTOP AT THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT OR COVER THE COUNTERTOP.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE TOILETS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE WATER DID NOT FLUSH IN EITHER TOILET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE ROTISSERIE GRILL. • MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DOORWAY AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
code 58

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