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Meztisoy Food Market

July 11, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED STEAMED BEEF/BARBACOA IN POT HELD OVERNIGHT FROM 7/10/14 RANGING FROM 103.7F-108.3 STORED ON A WOODEN CRATE IN THE REAR KITCHEN.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW OR HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR ABOVE.APPX.30 LBS. TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $240.00 PER MANAGER. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. PEELING WOOD/DEBRIS AT SHELF ABOVE STEAM TABLE LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SURFACES TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BENEATH THE GROCERY DISPLAY SHELVINGS IN CUSTOMER AREAS.ALL STORED ARTICLES AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE MEAT/DELI AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATER-PROOF LIGHTING AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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 ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE MEAT/DELI 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE ALSO,PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE MEAT/DELI 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REAR DOCK AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 21, 2014: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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