Zia's Trattoria

February 14, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • food from a questionable sourcecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed the handsink near the bar at the front coffee station to be inaccessible- observed a napkin inside sink and water or coffee pitchers directly in front of handsink. Instructed facility to maintain accessible at all times. Facility removed said items during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    code 11Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: Observed food not protected: observed bar garnishes on the bar top and an ice bin (ice intended for human consumption) outside the bar uncovered where customers can walk through and near. Facility covered during inspection. Also observed two ice bins inside the bar both with bottles stored directly in the ice intended for human consumption. Facility removed said items and replaced ice. Instructed facility to protect food at all times and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
    code 16
  • 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 20 mouse droppings in the basement wine storage room. Instructed facility to remove droppings and any pests, clean area, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1770233, dated 5-5-16: Violation 33- "INSTRUCTED TO ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK/GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA." Violation 34- "INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND SOME LITTER IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS." Violation 36- "INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA." Violation 41- "INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST AND HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
    code 29
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed dirt accumulation in the bar soda gun drains and nozzles. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Observed cardboard on the floor under the mats at the bar. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors at the bar under and around fixtures and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed broken floor tiles at the bar under the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed the caulking behind the bar three compartment sink to be worn and black. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dust and dirt accumulation on the walk in cooler (1st floor) walls and ceilings. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels at the front bar. Current closest handsink not accessible due to location outside of bar at coffee area and set back causing it to be difficult to wash hands. Observed a leak at the hot water handle of the kitchen three compartment sink. Also observed a leak at a pipe in the basement in front of the ice machine. Instructed facility to repair all and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be leaking and shut off. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    code 38
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Observed ice scoops stored directly in ice. Instructed facility to store in a separate, sanitary manner and to maintain.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 5, 2016: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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