Rodriguez Fruits & Vegetable

June 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 48.3F WITH READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS & OTHER COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS & CUT FRUITS,COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT & COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR SUCH AS TUNA 46.9F,FRESAS & CREMA 47.1F,NOPALES 45.2F,CUT WATERMELON 53.1F,CUT PAPAYA 52.9F,COOKED BEANS 69.4F,COOKED PEPERS 58.5F,CACTUS 57.0F,HAM 52.5F-57.2F,HAM & TURKEY LOAF 53.0F-53.6F,TURKEY HAM 53.1F-57.3F,HOT HEAD CHEESE 54.7F,MILK 54.3F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPX 120 LBS. $462.
code 3Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES MORE THAN 20 FLYING AROUND IN TOILET ROOM,SALES FLOOR,BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/11 & RODENT PROOF DOOR.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
code 30
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 PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN TABLE TOP GRILL & PUBLIC IN PREP AREA,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK & MILK & JUICE COOLER,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED COOLER,PIPES,HOOD,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DELI & REAR PREP AREA.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT,CEILING & WALLS IN DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.COLD HOLDING UNIT & FREEZERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA & GARAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 19, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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