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Margarita's Meat Market

November 30, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: OBSERVED SEVENTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, IN THE BUTCHER AREA UNDER THE DISPLAY CASE, IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BUTCHER AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NO DRAIN BOARD FOUND AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK TO DRAIN UTENSILS AFTER WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEEDS PAINTING; AREAS SCRATCHED AND NOT SMOOTH. RECOMMENDED A LIGHTER COLOR (CURRENTLY BLACK) TO BE ABLE TO SEE RODENT ACTIVITY.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: THE VENTILATION FAN ATTACHED TO THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST; CLEAN VENTILATION FAN.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 40

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