Restaurant Veneno De Nayarit

October 18, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

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 COOKED FISH AT 77.3F INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER LOCATION BASEMENT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR SAID FOOD. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: Found food establishment not insect/rodent proofed. Found open hole on upper rear exit door approximately 2 1/2 " mode of entry for pests.Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,all raw wooden surfaces throghout the premises must be sealed using a non-toxic finish.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Wash, rinse and sanitize the interiors of the coolers in the basement food prep area.Top and bottoms and attached equipments require a detail cleaning including interiors,sides of hot cooking equipments in kitchen.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL HOLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls and ceilings along the food prep areas require a detail cleaning to remove food splashed debris.Also, seal all noticeable openings and walls behind food dry storage shelving located in the basement must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
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: Employee Toilet room door must be self closing.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Repair water leak at drain pipe at 1 comp sink,missing backflow prevention device at the mop sink area.Also found low hot water pressure at the exposed handsink at front service area. • MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND REPAIR FAUCET AT THE 1 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINEN BUCKETS STORED ON FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary articles must be removed from basement dry storage areas.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 16, 2012: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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