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Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant

November 6, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST BE INVERTED WITH HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 44
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON CEILING NEAR THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #36,#37,#41,#49,#51,#55,#56,#57,#58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2268481 ON 02/25/2019 : #36-FIVE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. May 25, 2019 #37-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN. May 25, 2019 #41-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. May 25, 2019 #49-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. May 25, 2019 #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. May 25, 2019 #55-BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 25, 2019 #56-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. May 25, 2019 #57-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SEVEN FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. May 25, 2019 #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. May 25, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/13/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 25, 2019: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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