Sonora Meats

October 22, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
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 PRCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
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 AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR DOESN'T STAY CLOSE.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF UNUSED TOILETROOM AND BEHIND DOOR OF SAME,ON & IN BETWEEN PALLETS,ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,POP STORAGE,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,PALLETS OF SNOBALL JUICE,ON CHEMICAL AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO, DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER POP PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A))
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS. • MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM ALL FOOD AND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,GRINDER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK . • MUST REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,PALLETS,DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREA. • MUS REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE EXTERIOR WALL PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 14, 2016: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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