Que Rico

August 30, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 51.0F, CHEESE AT 44.6F, GROUND BEEF AT 52.7F, SHRIMP AT 48.9F, STEAK AT 52.7F, GUACAMOLE AT 55.7F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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: SIDE DOOR TO THE ALLEY FROM THE KITCHEN AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: ONE OF THE TWO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS FOR THE PREMISES IS IN DISREPAIR. THE BOTTOM SIDE WALL OF THE DUMPSTER IS RUSTED OUT AND HOLES HAVE FORMED ALONG THE SIDES. GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF AND CAN ALLOW MATERIAL AND WASTE TO SEEP OUT THE SIDES CREATING A PEST HARBORAGE ISSUE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH A NEW ONE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE REAR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT TURNED OFF THE VALVE BECAUSE THE LINES WERE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER TO THE REAR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: NO HANDWASHING SINKS PROVIDED BEHIND THE FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK IN BOTH AREAS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. NO CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 26
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT ALL STRYOFOAM TAKEOUT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOODS. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE BROILER UNITS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE.
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: PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS FOR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOMS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE ICE CADDY BEHIND THE FRONT BAR DRAINS INTO A BUCKET. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE MOP SINK.
code 38

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