Mariscos Las Islitas

December 7, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BOTTLES,PLASTIC BAGS,CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS,APRON INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS ALSO.COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND AND NO COLD WATER RUNNING FROM FAUCET,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 11Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A EXCESSIVELY LARGE POT WITH APPX. 20LBS. OF COOKED VEGETABLES SOUP AT 46.1F STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20LBS.$50. (CRITICAL 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 POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY WAITRESS.OBSERVED WAITRESS REMOVE TOSTADAS FROM A BAG AND PLACE THEM IN A BASKET WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES AND OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP COOLERS,ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR IN WAIT STATION AREA,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA,CASHIER BOOTH,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.ALSO REAR DINING AREA DOOR HAS AN APPX"3/4" ALONG BOTTOM.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW OR RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CEVICHE,RICE,OCTOPUS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 22
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS ,CAN OPENER BLADE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST ADD AN EXSTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM DINING AREA NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 10, 2017: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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