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Restaurant Buen Gusto

August 15, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-18-2012, REPORT #519344 #21- NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED.(REFRIED BEANS,RICE,CHICKEN TAMALES ETC.).INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS,AND KEPT LETTER OF REGISTRATION ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a) H000076649-16 STILL TODAY NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 3:15PM AFTER EMPLOYEE CALLED HIM.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE TO SANITATION CLASS CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
code 14Priority
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: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER TWENTY)ON PREMISES REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA:ALONG THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, AND SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT / INSECT PROOFED,A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1"AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED: A LAYER OF SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER LID,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14,CDI
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE CLEAN UTENSILS FROM ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: GREASY UTENSILS STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZE, AND PROPERLY STORED AWAY FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 18, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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