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Tinajon Restaurant

September 10, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE OPERATING DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT SANITIZER, (0 PPM) SANITIZER CONTAINER IS EMPTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES. WHEN READY MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING, RICE, BEANS, MEATS, ETC.. AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-36-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521694, DATED 8-25-12. VIOLATIONS #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLES AND PREP TALBES AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT. #34, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT. #40, MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. #41, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MUST DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR COOLING AREA NEAR EXIST DOOR.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPES ABOVE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 8, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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