Sanabel Grocery & Bakery

August 21, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND NO HANDSOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) (CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION).
code 10Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN GROUND BEEF ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DELI COOLER, LINER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE (2) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. NSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN HANDWASHING SINK (INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA) IS BEING USED. ALSO FOUND WASTE WATER FROM GREASE BOX OVERFLOWS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED MISSING SCREW TO SEAL THE COVER/LID OF THE GREASE BOX. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (CORRECTED ON SITE - PLUMBER ON SITE - OBSERVED NO WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THIS TIME. GREASE BOX HAS BEEN FIXED). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
code 52
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2566130 ISSUED ON 10-28-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #38 - OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. #39 - OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #47 - OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND ROLLING UTILITY CARTS IN PREP AREA. #51 - OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT TOP VACUUM BREAKER OF UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN FURNACE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 28, 2022: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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