Paleteria Pancho

May 10, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • 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: THERE ARE OVER TWENTY FIVE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE PERIMETER OF THE STORE UNDER THE STAIRS AND SHELVES OF THE FIRST FLOOR. NO LOGBOOK OR RECENT PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTS ON PREMISES, OBTAIN SERVICE AND AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INCLUDING FIXING THE HOLE UNDER THE FRONT STAIRS.
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES, OBTAIN PROOF OF ENROLLED CERTIFIED MANAGERS THE COVER YOUR BUSINESS HOURS. ICE CREAM IS BEING SCOOPED AND HOT DOGS AND CORN ARE BEING HELD HOT FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.
    code 21
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: THE WEST WALK IN FREEZER HAS A LOT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE ON THE UNIT, REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR PRODUCTION AREA IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CEILING.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: THE STOVE IN THE REAR KITCHEN HAS NO VENTILATION, INSTALL VENTILATION FOR SAID AREA PER VENTILATION CODES.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 24, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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