Pepes Mexican Restaurant

July 18, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.OBSERVED HER PUTTING TOMATO,CHEESE AND LETTUCE ON A ORDER OF FOOD WITH BARE HANDS.MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS,GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD SHAKERS ,CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES 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 APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,CO2 TANKS, HOT WATER TANK.APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON LOWER WALL UNDER SODA MACHINE AND FLOOR DARIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/18/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER.MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES,UTENSILS OR DELI PAPER .(COS)
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL AND PREP TABLES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE AN EXTENTION TO DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED CEILING TILES IN VESTIBULE,DINING AREA,TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER ICE MACHINE.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 7, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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