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Sierra & Sons Y Su Sabor Latino

April 29, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE, AT CORNER WALL BASE AT THE BAKERY AND AT THE CORNER WALL BASE BY THE WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTE 2 LIVE ROACHES UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES TO START CLEANING CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1442185/RE-INSPECTION REPORT #1578535 DATED 10/15/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY PREP SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. #33) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.--------MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.#34) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS I REAR PREP AREA, FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM.----------MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR/LEVEL LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR OF MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA. #35) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.#41)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND IN BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY 5/6/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BAKERY WITH TAMALES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: NOTED NON WORKING FAN INSIDE THE HOOD AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE PREP AREAS...ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE FAUCET OF HOT WATER AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 26, 2015: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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