Ponce Restaurant

May 23, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED CHICKEN 120.0F,,5LB, COOKED SAUSAGE 132.1F,3LB. COOKED FISH 126.2F-127.9F,5LBS. COOKED PORK 80.4F IN COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.20LBS. COOKED PORK 45.1F,5LBS. COOKED PORK 45.6F,7LBS.PORK STEW 44.4F,4LBS. COOKED POTATOES DATED5/19/17 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 50 LBS. $239. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION.OBSERVED A 1- EYE STOVE WITH A LARGE POT ON TOP OF IT WITH FOOD INSIDE,SAUSAGE MAKER,SEASONINGS,APPX. 10LBS.PEELED ONIONS IN A LARGE BUSS PAN ON PREP TABLE,4- BUCKETS OF CUT PLAINTAINS IN WATERON FLOOR IN REAR ATTACHED GARAGE.MUST REMOVE FOOD ITEMS,COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM REAR GARAGE AREA.NO COOKING OR FOOD PREPARATION ALLOWED IN REAR GARAGE AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
code 16
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 EVIDENCE OF 2 - RODENTICIDE BLOCKS OF OPEN POISON ON FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE NEAR HOT WATER TANK,APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR AND DOOR PANEL,APPX. "3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN DOOR OF GARAGE,APPX."1/2-3/4" ON FRONT DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/23/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN (NAME,ADDRESS,INGREIDENTS)
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO UTENSIL AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER,GAPS & BROKEN GLASS WINDOWS IN ATTACHED GARAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLERAND GARAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH OVENS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PLACE BOTH 1- EYE STOVES UNDER FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 16, 2016: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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