Tortilla Soup

September 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Facility not maintaining proper temperature. Walk-in cooler internal temperature at 53.9 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that internal temperature of cooler must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on walk-in cooler.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Potentially hazardous foods in cooler stated above not maintaining proper temperature. Found Ribs Tips 10lbs at 52.4 F, Ribs 15 lbs at 52.1 F, Hot links 3 lbs at 53.0 F, Chicken Wings 3 lbs at 52.4 F and Eggs 2 dz at 51.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Approximately 33 lbs, value $150. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils not at proper concentration. While in use by employee, low temperature dishmachine not at proper concentration or sanitizing rinse. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Chlorine bucket completely empty and establishment didn't have not have any dishmachine sanitizer or chemical test kit available. Instructed that dishmachine must have chlorine sanitizer rinse at 100 ppm to proper sanitize equipment and utensils. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
code 8Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming back-up left and right sides of sink. Instructed manager to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Ice bins not covered in bar area. Instructed to provide covers for ice bins to protect ice during storage.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Can opener, exhaust hood, filters and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor behind equipment, along wallbase and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ceiling tile not maintained in dining area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation and light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Gap along wallbase not in prep area behind prep table. Instructed to seal gap and/or install coving.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb.
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: Employees door room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Soda holder in bar area not provided with drainline for liquid waste. Instructed to attacted drainline to holder.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary articles and unused equipment stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 17, 2010: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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