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Supermercado La Moreliana

July 16, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 NOTED SEVERAL COOLING UNITS ARE NOT WORKING, INCLUDING THE IN COOLER (TAG REMAINS), ONLY STORING NON-TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME. PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED ON INITIAL REPORT.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) NOTED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED PIPING ATTACHED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.116 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • 6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN REAR PREP AND GROCERY AREA ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST BE MAINTAINED ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
code 57
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2596937 ON 7/2/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 36) NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 36)NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 38)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SURFACES, AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON FREEZER UNIT AND STORED DRIED KITCHENWARE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOTHE WALK-IN-OUT WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. 48)NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 2, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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