Zenba Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
  Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 (MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK & PREPSINK AT PREP AREA; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED- FROM 3/13/09), STILL EXISTING AT THIS TIME.
  code 14Priority
• 🌡️hot/cold holding temps off
  Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
  Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED PERSON AT AL TIMES OPEN, P.H.F.(COOKED CHICKEN,PASTA SHELLS WITH CHEESE), IS HANDLED/SERVED.
  code 21
• ⚠️Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed
  Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK BY THR COFFEE/GELATO STATION, MUST PROVIDE.
  code 26
• ⚠️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. OPENING ON WALL UNDER HANDSINK AT COFFEE STATION MUST BE SEALED/COVERED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.
  code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 9, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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