Mini Palapita

July 25, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED (4) LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ALONG THE REAR WALL BASE UNDERNEATH CLUTTERED STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALSO,(3) LIVE LARGE FLIES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. -
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA (SPOONS,FORKS) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.(HANDLES-UP).
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SUCH THAT THESE SAID AREAS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED USE OF GROCERY STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD(BREAD FOR TORTAS). INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS,SIDES OF ALL HOT COOKING/HOT HOLDING FOOD EQUIPMENTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS,CHEST FREEZERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,ON PIPES ALONG BACK OF FRONT COOK LINE,KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. • ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER. • OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVINGS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SECURE WALL COVINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 22, 2018: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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