Mariscos Las Islitas

June 29, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings16
critical findings3

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559405 ON 6-22-15: #18- OBSERVED 23 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL UNDER LARGE TRAYS, FIVE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND WIRING, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON NORTH WALL NEAR STEAM TABLE, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA, 14 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND SOILED LINENS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 14Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED BEANS 112.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT DICED TOMATOES, ONION, CUCUMBERS, SHRIMP WITH BARE HANDS, PLACING ITEMS IN GLASS FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
code 6Priority
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: SEE VIOLATION #14
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED RICE 170.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW.
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: 6/22/15 INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, APPLIANCES UNDER PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRE EXTINGUISHER EQUIPMENT(DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP,FOOD DEBRIS).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. DETAIL, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ROACHES, ETC). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS).SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AND REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL CEILING FANS AND WASHROOM VENT COVER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE FROM ICE MACHINE(CURRENTLY DRAINING ON FLOOR). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. GAS BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE LITTER FROM OUTSIDE PARKING LOT AND PROPERTY. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: REMOVE STYROFOAM CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS, RICE, ETC. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BARE AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 22, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 10 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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