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Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant

February 25, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLCY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING SUPPLY KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND ON THE WALL REGARDING THE FOOD ITEMS THAT IS BEING SERVED AS UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FIVE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ALL OVER THE PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD,ON 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR TOP OF THE STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. • BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND PERSONAL BELONGING HAND BAG, COAT, CLOTHING, STORED EVERYWHERE BY THE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS,UNDER THE BAR FRONT COUNTER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SEVEN FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 23, 2018: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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