Super Mercado Al Raza

January 13, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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: OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR SHELVING UNITS, 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR UNUSED WATER HEATER NEAR BASEMENT REAR DOOR, LIVE CAT STORED IN BASEMENT AND EXCESSIVE CAT FECES ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN BASEMENT, ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR DOOR AND ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CAT FROM PREMISES, CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTION USED FOR WIPING CLOTHS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, AND SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP,DEAD ROACHES).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN MEAT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT, STORAGE, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM AND REAR EXPOSED SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR CEILING LEAKS AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(DEAD INSECTS).
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT AND PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLERS. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 15, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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