The Motel Bar

March 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F INSIDE OF THE COOLER. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN THE UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND VEGGIE BURGERS AT 49F, EGGS AT 50F, VARIOUS TYPES OF CHEESES BETWEEN 49-52F, HEAVY CREAM AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 5# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE ALL ICE AND USE BAGGED ICE FROM A LICENSED SOURCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #114472 ON 5/13/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS (X2) AT BAR. 38/01 - THE FOLLOWING LEAKING - BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS (INSIDE DOORS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, BOTTOM OF COOLERS, ETC.), INTERIOR OF OVEN, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE, PREP AREA WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE STAINS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES CONNECTED TO THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA AND BAR MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS BETWEEN USES.
code 43

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