Los Comales #3

January 2, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR SAID HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON EACH ITEM OF THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-306.11 OBSERVED FOODS (TORTILLA CHIP, SALSA, PICKLED VEGETABLES) NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND TWO BIG CONTAINERS OF PICKLED VEGETABLES ON A TABLE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNCOVERED AND WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY DISPLAY AND PREP FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND KEEP ALL FOODS PROTECTED FROM ANY POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER TURNS ON AND MAINTAINS 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 57

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