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Rosa Tamales #4

June 7, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings16
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
    code 10Priority
  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
    Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON MOPPING THE FLOOR THEN WENT AND PUT MOP IN CLOSET,CAME BACK AND WIPED CUTTING BOARD WITH A SOILED TOWEL,THEN WET HER GLOVED HAND UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN HANDLED COOKED CHICKEN WITH OUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE FEMALE CAME FROM TOILET ROOM PUT ON APRON THEN PLASTIC GLOVES PICKED UP A TAMALE SKIN AND FILED IT WITH MASA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 8Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED.OBSERVED SEVERAL FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES. INSIDE OF MIDDLE BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THERE IS A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER THEY WASHED LARGE SHEET PANS,PLASTIC FOOD BUCKETS AND LARGE POTS AND THERE IS ANOTHER BUCKET WITH PLAIN WATER TO RINSE AND THEN PLACING DISHES ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS NO SANITIZING OF UTENSILS THEN TO DRY . INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER WAY TO SET UP SINKS AND AIR DRY UTENSILS AT THIS TIME.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 16
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.
    code 41
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
    code 43
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES(LARGE POTS)
    code 44
  • Gloves Used Properly
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES NOT BEING USED PROPERLY IN LINE WITH HAND WASHING.
    code 46
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO COVER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR MATERIALS(e.g.PLASTIC OR FOIL)TO COVER FOODS.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES AND LEGS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN DINING AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • 2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 20, 2021: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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