Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo

June 24, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 14 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER, ON THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, ON THE WALL NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, INSIDE THE DIRTY LINEN BAG, ON THE GARBAGE CAN, AND ON THE CLEAN DISH SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSEST, AS WELL AS DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES. • OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AC UNIT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN A PREP TABLE AND DIRTY WALL. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE UNTENSILS IN CLEAN LOCATIONS, AND TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE, AND THAT THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
code 43
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, SUCH AS BROKEN EQUIPEMNT, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL ITMES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, CLEAN, AND REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS. • NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD INSIDE THE CREVICES OF THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MAT AND FLOORS, AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER THE REAR PREP AREA. • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE GLASS BULB LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/24/2021 REPORT #2485122 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #40 (2-402.11) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.16) OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 24, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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