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Restaurant El Ranchito

August 8, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 03-03-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #579287 #35 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE MEN AND IN LADIES WASHROOM. #32 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE/OVEN, HOOD AND FILTERS ETC.), ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SPICE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR AREA, PREP SHELVES, COOKING SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALLS (NEXT TO PHONE) BEHIND REAR SERVICE AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN URINAL (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 3, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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