ZAVALA'S GROCERY STORE INC

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP.LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER ,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT THE MEAT COUNTER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BUTCHER AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE NEED CLEANING AND/OR CHANGING THRU OUT THE STORE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE LARGE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA; MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: THE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN AREA WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT; MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE KITCHEN.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING LETTUCE ON CUTTING BOARD WITH VISIBLE BLOOD JUICES AND RAW MEAT ON SAME BOARD. INSTD MGR ON PROPER PROCESSING OF READY TO EAT AND RAW MEATS SEPARATELY. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED LETTUCE, APPROX, 1OLBS $20 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BLOCKED WITH NUMBEROUS BOXES IN FRONT OF SINK. ALSO NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME SINK . NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS AT ALL TIMES, HAVE ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES. CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE BASEMENT FREEZER DOORS AND ICE MACHINE ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The mop sink area is rough and hard to clean, repair the seams so they are smooth and easy to clean.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA HAVE DEAD INSECTS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELD.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINE IN THE GARAGE, STORE THE SCOOP INSIDE OF A COVERED SELF DRAINING CONTAINER TO PROTECT IT FROM CONTAMINATION.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A KNIFE RACK FOR STORAGE OF KNIVES IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEFROST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN BURNERS IN REAR KITCHEN COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOOSE; TIGHTEN. REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BAGS OF SALSA IN COOLER.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER,SHELVING UNITS IN MILK REACH IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DELI & TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL TILE NEAR SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & LEDGE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST & ICE CREAM FREEZER,MILK WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BUTCHER PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; KITCHEN'S STORAGE CABINET, SHELVES AND MICROWAVE OVEN, MILK COOLER, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT STORE, AND AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND SEAL OPENINGS AT WEST WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.