Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2

December 1, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: BEAN 60.1F, RICE 58.0F, STEAK 54.0F, CHICKEN 48.9F, PORK 55.5F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX. 50LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. ALL COLD FOODS TO BE AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: TCS REFRIGERATED FOOD IN COOLER PAST THE USE BY DATE: CHICKEN TINGA DATE MARKED 11/18. THE FOLLOWING NOT DATE MARKED IN COOLER: STEAK, PORK, RICE, BEANS, AND SALSA. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. APPROX 50LBS $100 VALUE.
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED. DOOR FRAME IN DISREPAIR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP AROUND DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. • MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT 1ST BASIN IN DISREPAIR, FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 48
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: SEE 60
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/18/21 REPORT 2537870 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL TOP ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES AND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 8, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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