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Mexico Lindo Restaurant

May 22, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS,APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT REAR NEAR THE SIDE EXIT DOOR AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.ALSO,THE REAR SIDE DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED,HAS A SERIOUS LEAK LOCATED IN REAR BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSRTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS/FREEZERS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1 SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38

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