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Paleteria Las Tarascas Inc.

May 31, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED PALETAS AND POTATO CHIPS NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS ADDRESS AND NAME ALONG WITH INGREDIENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: OBSERVED UTENSILS FOR ICE CREAM TOPPINGS BEING STORED WITH THE HANDLE DOWN IN THE TOPPINGS CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF THE DIPPING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED GARAGE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT AND BOXES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 13, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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