Tequila Cj Restaurant

April 11, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED BEANS 48.0F, CHILE RELLENOS 50.2F, SOUP 47.5F, COOKED SHREDDED BEEF AT 50.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50 LBS $400 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, CHORIZO, SOUP, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 3-603.11: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.5F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.12 ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING TO BE REPLACED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-501.18: UNCLEAN HANDSINK IN NON USED TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ALL SAID PLUMBING.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11: RAW WORN UNFINISHED CONRETE FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOT, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE. • 6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN. • 6-501.12 WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/4/19 REPORT 2282579. RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED; 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF PREP AREA; 5 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR INBETWEEN UPRIGHT COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER; 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION NEXT TO PREP AREA; 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, IN CORNERS, AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 4, 2019: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 12 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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