Supermercado El Guero No. 8

August 23, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER, 1/4 INCH GAP ABOVE SAID DOORS, AND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOOR AT REAR WAREHOUSE AREA BY UTILITY SINK. ALSO, NOTED 15 HOUSE FLIES AT WALLS, CEILING, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND AROUND PREP PRODUCE AREA, AROUND INSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR, AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR, ONION STORAGE AREA UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS AT CUSTOMER AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA, BUTCHER REAR ROOM BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR LEAKING GARBAGE LIQUID FROM DRAIN ON TO SURROUNDING AREA, GARBAGE LIQUID STANDING SECTIONS NOTED AROUND DRAINS-BREEDING NUMEROUS LARGE FLIES, GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP AND SIDES AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND. ALSO, NOTED LITTER, DEBRIS, LARGE WEEDS AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE STANDING SECTIONS OF GARBAGE JUICE/PATCH AREA, AND REMOVE GREASE SPILLS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL AT NEWLY INSTALLED TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR-EVIDENCE OF TOILET ROOM BEING USED, GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FILLED TO TOP WITH USED TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 26
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, WALL, AND ATTACHED PIPING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHER ROOM. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DELI PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND AT FOOD STORAGE AISLES. DEFROST SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLERS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT PIPING IN DELI WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK CRATES. REPAIR GASKETS AND SLIDING GLASS DOORS AT DELI, MEAT, AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLERS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR, EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, FAN COVERS IN REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR SECTIONS AT PRODUCE AND REAR BUTCHER ROOM AREAS AND REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT DELI PREP AREA AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BETWEEN FREEZER UNITS CUSTOMER AISLES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR BUTCHER ROOM THROUGHOUT, REPAIR WALL BASE AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA, CLEAN SPILLS AS NEEDED AT PRODUCE AREA AND MEAT BUTCHER AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISPLAY CASES, MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR AND VENTILATION IN SAID TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR-NEWLY INSTALLED.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHER AREA AND AT SPIGOT ABOVE HAND WASH SINK AT MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, INVERT MOP HEADS/BROOMS-PROVIDE HOOKS TO STORE PROPERLY OFF FLOOR.
code 41

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