Sabas Vega

December 11, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER (60F) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 119F LOCATED UNDER A HEAT LAMP IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHORIZO) BEING HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 75F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
code 22
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: 8-103.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING CHORIZO WITHOUT A VARIANCE LETTER FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE LETTER FOR ALL SPECIAL PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 32
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 10, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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