Margarita's Pizzeria

October 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA,IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND COOLERS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINES,UNDER HAND SINK,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,ON THE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED A SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND BOTH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,CLOSE LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/MAINTAINED. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN IMPROPER NOZZLE THAT ONLY DISTRIBUTES WATER TO ONE COMPARTMENT, PREVENTING THE PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING OF MULTI USE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE EXISTING NOZZLE AND PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT DISTRIBUTES WATER TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WASHROOM SURFACES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINES,BEHIND COOLERS,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,IN MOP SINK AND FURNACE ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANK TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA NOT LONG ENOUGH. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THAT COVER ENTIRE LIGHT BULB. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER END CAPS.
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: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE REAR WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
code 38

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