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Su Casa

October 11, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 118.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF CHICKEN WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
code 3Priority
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: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES ALONG THE WALL IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE "AVOCADO ALLEY", AND 2 ROACHES OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THAT IS WORN AND CHIPPING AWAY IN LOCATIONS UNDER THE LIQUOR STORAGE BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVER STATION OUTSIDE OF THE BAR UNDER THE ICE BIN. MUST RESURFACE WOOD OR PROVIDE A NON ABSORBENT LINER TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING. • DETAIL CLEAN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILDUP. • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE ACCUMULATION.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE WASHER AND DRYER. WATER BUILDUP MUST BE CONTAINED AND PROPERLY DRAINED OR REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THE CRAWLSPACE BEHIND THE WALL OF THE KITCHEN TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
code 43

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