Zacatecas Restaurant

August 28, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER CRATE AND NEXT TO FILE CABINET,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A UNKNOWN WHITE TOXIC POWDER ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,BAR,DISH WASHING ,DINING AREAS.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND UNKNOWN WHITE TOXIC POWDER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,RUSTY GRILL TABLE & UNUSED STEAM TABLELOWER SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER DOOR,MISSING HANDLES AND DAMAGED LID ON TOP SIDE OF PREP COOLER AND REMOVE STRING USED FOR HANDLES.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN BAR AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,CAN OPENER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT,CUTTING BOARDS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER FLOORING IS LOOSE AND POOR REPAIR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP,BAR AND DINING AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT REAR & BAR 3- COMP SINKS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,LEAKY DRAIN LINE AT BAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 8, 2016: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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