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Valentina Restaurant

September 24, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: SEE 59
code 16
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: SEE 59
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AND BAR AREA. ALSO EXTREME CLUTTER/UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, ETC THROUGH OUT REAR BAR AREA (OLD TOOLS, FOOD, WOOD, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
code 38
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 THROUGH OUT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY 8-404.13 (B3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 9/17/19 REPORT 2312427 NOT CORRECTED 16 INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. 25 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS ( STEAK COOKED TO ORDER, CEVICHE). INSTD TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED. 41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 47 OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARMENT SINKS. 49 OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. 53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. 55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED LOOSE GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED. 55 OBSERVED SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING, WALLS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS. 56 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 57 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAIALABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -
code 59
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: SEE 59
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 17, 2019: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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