Restaurant El Asador

June 17, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHROOMS.
code 12Priority
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: MUST CONTRACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION.
code 18
Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof

Inspector note: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSIDE RECEPTACLES, PROPERLY COVERED.
code 20
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTATION, MUST ENROLL, AND/OR PROVIDE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT LETTER.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, COUNTERS AND CHEST FREEZER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, REPAIR KITCHEN CEILING/PAINT, AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING WHERE NEEDED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
code 41

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