Mexicana Restaurant & Pastry

June 19, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/DOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AND CUSTOMERS HALLWAY.
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: FOUND MICE DROPPINGS AND LIVE ANTS INSIDE SMALL CLOSET, BACK DOOR AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, PROPERLY SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF BACK DOOR, PROPERLY ENCLOSE OPENINGS AROUND SIDE DOORS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, REMOVE BRUSH ATTACHED TO EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA, REPAIR BROKEN DOORS FOR CABINETS AT FRONT AREA, AND REPAIR ICE BIN COVER. ALSO MUST PROVIDE PROPER TABLE TO PLACE THE SMALL FRYER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA, CABINETS AT FRONT DINING AREA AND MOP SINK INSIDE THE CLOSET.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND MOP CLOSET AND REPAIR FLOOR AT REAR DINING/PARTY ROOM, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF WALLS AT REAR DINING/PARTY ROOM,SEAL UNFINISH WOOD BEHIND PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK AND EAST WALL AT REAR DINING/PARTY ROOM, CLEAN/REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS, CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET AND OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED THRU-OUT PREMISES,
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA ABOVE 3PART SINK AND PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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 FOR WASHROOM DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM FRONT CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
code 41

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