Sierra & Sons Y Su Sabor Latino

February 27, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED WRAPPED TAMALES STORED IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE AT 65-109F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED AMERICAN CHEESE SLICES STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AT 52.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $4. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM AND BAKERY PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CONDENSER UNIT OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2286076 ON 5/1/19: 38 - OBSERVED AN APPROX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR BAKERY DOOR, REAR PREP AREA DOOR AND DOOR LOCK ON REAR BAKERY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. 49 - 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. 51 - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA . 51 - MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON MOPSINKS. 55 - MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA. 55 - 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. 56 - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 1, 2019: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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