Palenque 2

August 17, 2022 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 7-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF LOOSE WALL BASE AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON WALL BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER. ALSO. APPX. 12 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/17/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKETS,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES.ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 8, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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