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Los Sauces Grocery

August 11, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS, TO-GO BAGS, AND DISHES INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN DURING THE INSPECTION. ALSO NOTED A LARGE TABLE IN FRONT OF THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. ITEMS REMOVED FROM INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF GREEN PORK TAMALES ON A PREP TABLE AT 120F, AND A LARGE CONTAINER OF BLOOD PORK SAUSAGES NEAR THE OVEN AT 109F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND OVER 20 DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD (TAMALES AND MEAT) STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE A FREEZER IN THE STORAGE GARAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 13, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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