Super Mercado El Guerro

January 12, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 11Priority
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 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND POP STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON POP STORAGE PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 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 SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WATER BACKING UP IN COMPARTMENTS WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEATS AND CHEESE FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER(ICE BUILDUP).
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 PALLETS IN STORAGE AREAS, SHELVES IN CHECK STAND AREA, PREP TABLES, GRINDER, CUTTING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP AREAS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI PREP AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN REAR COOKING AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. SEAL SMALL HOLES IN BASIN OF EXPOSED SINK IN REAR COOKING AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PEPSI COLA REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING DELI SALADS IN DELI PREP AREA.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on June 2, 2016: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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