Mercadito

October 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ALSO OBSERVED PORK FAT STORED IN A PLASTIC BUCKET MARKED "POT AND PAN DETERGENT" IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE BUCKET AND THE PORK FAT INSIDE OF IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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. OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND BASEMENT BAR AND SMALL PREP AREA NEXT TO BASEMENT BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
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. OBSERVED THE GRANITE COUNTERTOP ABOVE THE BASEMENT SEAFOOD PREP COOLER CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED A BROKEN COOLER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEMENT BAR TOP AND EQUIPMENT.
code 33
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. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE MISSING UNDER AND ACROSS FROM THE STACKED SOUTHBEND OVENS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE UTILITY ROOM BEHIND THE BASEMENT DISHMACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS DRY. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT BAR AND BETWEEN THE BEER COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR IS IN DISREPAIR AND ALLOWS WATER TO BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FLOORING AND SUBFLOOR NEXT TO THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST SEAL THE FLOOR IN THIS AREA.
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. OBSERVED VINYL AND CERAMIC BASEBOARD MISSING FROM THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS BELOW THE BASEMENT DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PAINT THE WALL WITH CHIPPED PAINT NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED AN OPEN ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AN OUTLET COVER.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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. BASEMENT UNISEX BATHROOM REQUIRES A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE SOUTHBEND OVENS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
code 38
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. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. STORE ALL ITMES AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 8, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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