Sabor Latino Restaurant

January 23, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: FOUND INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT TIME OF INSPECTION I.E. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA FLOORS AND FROM FLOOR DRAIN FROM MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA IS BACKING UP ONTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN COMPARTMENTS ARE FILLED THEN RELEASED ALSO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WASTE WATER IS SEEPING OUT ON SIDES AND ONTO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR FROM POORLY MAINTAINED GREASE TRAP BOX.ALSO, THE WOMENS TOILET IS NOT FLUSHING ALL THE WAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 10Priority
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 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL I.E.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, BENEATH PALLETS,SHELVINGS,BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA,FURNACE ROOM.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE WITH EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE,A MAP LOCATOR IS NEEDED TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALSO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT CENTER BOTTOM OF DOORS AND INSTALL A SCREEN AT EXHAUST FAN ON TOP OF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO,THE RODENT POISON GREEN PELLETS MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED IN BAIT BOXES IN A SANITARY MANNER AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACED ALSO A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE FAR RIGHT END OF THE 3COMP SINK AREA AT BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA.ALSO,REMOVE DRAIN BOARD FROM FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,INTERIORS OF BREAD PROOFER IN BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA,ALL SURFACES,SHELVINGS FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES AND FURNACE ROOMS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO, SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON CEILINGS OVER THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.ALSO,REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM HALLWAY LEADING TO DINING ROOM MUST KEEP CLEAN,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT BAKERY FOOD PREP AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,BAKERY FOOD PREP AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING.ALSO,THE LIGHTS INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE SHIELDED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP,AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ALSO A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED TO THE MOP SINK.THE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE STATION AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 10, 2012: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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