Margarita Distributors

February 5, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REPAIR BOTH THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPS OF 40.0f OR LOWER FOR THE COOLER AND 0.0f OR LOWER FOR THE FREEZER.
code 2Priority
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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE-MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE 1).A CURRENT LICENSE FOR BOTH THE TECHNICATION AND THE COMPANY. 2).COPY OF MSDS USED (PESTCIDES) 3).CURRENT RECEIPTS 4).MAP OF PREMISES WITH ALL BAIT STATIONS MARKED ON THE MAP. MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KITCHEN AREA MUST BE CLEAN, CEILING ALL RAWWOOD INSIDE OF KITCHEN CABINETS, REPAIRING/REPLACING/REMOVING UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER.
code 31
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. REPAIR RUSTY SURFACES i.e. DOOR OF ELEVATOR SHELVES ETC THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL FLOOR THROUGHOUT MUST BE EASY CLEANABLE, WITH COVING/BASEBOARDS THROUGH-OUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN WITH NO CHIPPED PAINT OR HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, SEALING AROUND ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. WALLS IN COOLERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDSS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPLACE GLASS IN TOILET IN OFFICE 1ST FLOOR, OR PROVIDE A MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THEROMETERS INSIDE BOTH THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES, REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPTMENT/ARLICELS, ELEVATE ARTICLES 6-12 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO MONITOR RODENT ACTIVITY.
code 41

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