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Perez Mexican Food

October 18, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. There are 40 rat droppings in the west basement under the power washer and next to a dead rat caught in a glue board in the east basement. Seal up all possible rodent entry points including the floor drains and clean up all evidence of rodent activity.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. The certified manager was not present at the time of inspection, during food preparation. Mr.Perez arrived 1 hour after the inspection began.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The following violations were documented on report # 157573 dated May 13, 2009 include: (34) The kitchen floors and baseboards are full of grease and food buildup under and behind equipment and tables. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. (36) Replace the missing light sheild above the butcher table in the walk-in cooler.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Remove the sharpening steel from the dirty hole in the brickwork in the kitchen and reseal the brick so it is smooth and sanitary.
code 31
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
code 34
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42

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