Sierra & Sons Y Su Sabor Latino

April 24, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 10LBS. ROASTED PORK AT 127.4.F ON STEAM TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.COS.10LBS.$13.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. SHREDDED LETTUCE 62.1F,4LBS. BLOOD SAUSAGE 53.4F.INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.5LBS.$9.COS.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 56.8F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN SAME AREA.
code 36
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME,ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN THE MIDDLE OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.ALSO.APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,IN FURNANCE ROOM AND HOT WATER ROOM.BAKERY AREA- ON FLOOR BEHIND FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,OVEN & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM UNDER HAND SINK.APPX.6-8 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/24/19(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR BAKERY DOOR,REAR PREP AREA DOOR AND FRONT DINING AREA DOOR AND DOOR LOCK ON REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP IN THE FAR RIGHT AND LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AND A FOUL SMELL WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN MIDDLE BASIN AND DRAINING SLOW IN BAKERY AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION( 7-38-025)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,CAMBROS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,1- EYE STOVE,GRINDER,FLOOR MIXERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA AND INSIDE OF WALL IN SAME AREA. • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON MOPSINKS.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BAKERY AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN BAKERY AND THROUGHOUT , TOILET ROOMS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOUD NOISE COMING FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE MISSSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN CEILING IN PREP AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 7, 2017: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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