Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2

November 17, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEE USED A CUP TO SCOOP A BREAKFAST DRINK FROM A THERMOL COOLER AFTER HANDLING MONEY, WITHOUT HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THAT PRACTICE. TO USE A LADEL NOT A CUP AND TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZING. WASHED WITH SOAP AND WATER BUT DID NOT USE ANY SANITIZER AT THE FINAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REWASH ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER SANITIZING.
code 8Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 3/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE CONTAINERS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING. MUST HAVE RESTAURANTS NAME ON GARBAGE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-4-11 REPORT #579548 INSP# 389. #31 ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WSHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AND KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. #33 ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, #34 FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ELEVASTE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. #35 WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED COF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. #36 LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING, #38 SPLASH GUARD NEED AT HAND SINK. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL WORN WOODEN SPOONS MUST BE REMOVED FROM USE, REPLACE WITH NSF APPROVED UTENSIL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER ATTIRE WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. NO OUTSIDE COATS SHOULD BE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 11, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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