Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia

May 25, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELL FISH TAGS IN PLACE WITH 5LBS. FRESH CLAM AND 9LBS. FRESH OYSTERS IN REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PANS.MUST PROVIDE SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.14LBS.$18.(CRITICAL 7-38-005B2)
    code 1Priority
  • 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 APPX.15LBS OF COOKED ASSORTED TAMALES SUCH AS STRAWBERRY- 118.2F,PORK- 127.8F,CHICKEN- 114.8F,ETC) INSIDE OF A CAMBRO ON TABLE IN DINING AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.15LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    code 3Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED 10LBS. RICE STORED IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET THAT STATES (HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION CORROSIVE),20LBS.COOKED PICKLED PEPPERS IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET OF(DISH SANITIZING SOLUTION) AND 2-10LBS BEANS IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET OF (RINSE ADDITIVE SOLUTION) ON LOWER SHELVES OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN 1ST FL . PREP AREA AND BASEMENT .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.OBSERVED 1LB.PORK DRYING ON FOILED PIPES HANGING FROM CEILING IN MOTOR ROOM.APPX.51LBS.$51.50. ALSO,OBSERVED 2- FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.STRIPS WERE REMOVED FROM PREP 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 APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON RADIATOR LEDGE BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,ON ALL FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT,METER CLOSET ALONG LEDGE,ADDITIONAL STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,MOTOR ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LEDGE IN LOCKER ROOM,CASHIER AREA-ON LEDGE,BAR AREA-ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.ALSO.APPX.6-8 PIECES OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE,MOTOR ROOM.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE,IN STAFF TOILETROOM.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)DROPPINGS.
    code 18
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND RUST FROM LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND RUSTY OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LIDS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SOME CHEST FREEZERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW AND PAINTED SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM LOWER SHELF IN BEER COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER FRYER,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR BOOTH SEAT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS AT FRAME OF BRICK EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,WALL NEAR BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION VENT NOT WORKING IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM,MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS TO COVER COMPLETELY,EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE PIPE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO DRAIN,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM
    code 38
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
    code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 6, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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