Pete's Fresh Supermarket

July 27, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED A COOLER NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERTURE AT 52.3F LOCATED IN THE COOKING (KITCHEN) AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE COOLER. OTHER FUNCTIONING COOLERS ARE ON SITE. COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; RICE WITH SHRIMP 5LBS AT 127.7F VALUED AT 7.99/LB, TILAPIA 3LBS BETWEEN 110F-122F VALUED AT 9.99/LB, CRAB CAKES 3LBS AT 120.2 VALUED AT 2.29/LB, SALMON 6LBS AT 85.5F VALUED AT 9.99/LB, TAMALES 2LBS AT 117.5F VALUED AT 5.99/LB, RIBS 2LBS AT 116.6F VALUED AT 6.99/LB, LASAGNA 6LBS AT 126.7F VALUED AT 6.99/LB, 10 PIECES OF RAW CHICKEN AT 51.1F VALUED AT $20, 10LBS OF RIB TIPS AT 111.1F VALUED AT 5.99/LB AND CHICKEN WITH POTATOES 2LBS AT 108.8F VALUED AT 5.99/LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
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 40-50 SMALL AND BIG FLIES IN THE BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA AND THE JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED THE THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKS IN CHICKEN AND BEEF CUTTING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON A ROLLING CART IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE A FREEZER DOOR LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTS IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED BY THE DELI WITH FOOD . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE MIXING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAKING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED A HOT WATER KNOB LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN DELI AND MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

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