El Pueblito Mexican Grill

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HAM AT 46.3F, 2 POUNDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $10.00,TOTAL 2 POUNDS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO UNDERNEATH THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1983101 ISSUED ON 2/14/2017. 38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #14 FOR DETAILS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND LOWER PANEL WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1937367 ISSUED ON 06-23-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. #33 - Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. #34 - Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. #36 - Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields. #38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed water stained ceiling tiles at the front prep area and in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Poor hygienic practices observed: observed an employee pick up garbage on the floor, touch a wet washcloth, then proceed to handle tortillas. Also observed employee have bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (tortillas and cooked rice). Instructed facility that hands must be washed at every possible point of contamination and that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: Observed a box of beef intestine/tripe sitting on top of the grease trap to thaw. Food was still partially frozen with a temperature of 30.3f so facility was instructed to thaw properly by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, or by another approved method: Under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed small fly activity on site: 20 small flies under and around the three compartment sink and 30 small flies around the hot water tank and utility sink. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed both outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with lids unable to close. Instructed facility to maintain lids for garbage closed at all times. Recommend to increase frequency of garbage pickup or add an additional dumpster. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed water stained ceiling tiles at the front prep area and in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED:REFRIED BEANS,RICE ,DICED STEAK, GUACAMOLE ETC. AGAIN INSTRUCTED THAT ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,AND ON SHELVES WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPLACE SAID FAUCET

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,ALL PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALL MENTIONED HAVE A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAINING OF CONDENSER UNIT OF FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY WATER PAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES,NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,COOKED AND DELIVERED:CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE ETC. POSTED ON PREMISES AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE(EXP.DATE:4-13-15) AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY MUST BE CERTIFIED ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,AND ON SHELVES WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPLACE SAID FAUCET

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,ALL PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALL MENTIONED HAVE A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAINING OF CONDENSER UNIT OF FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY WATER PAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 15# OF DE BONED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.6F TO 54.9F;15# OF SPANISH COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE SAME COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.9F TO 53F;BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED YESTERDAY,PER COOK STATEMENT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.COOLING PROCESS INFORMATION GIVEN.FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.9F.POUNDS #30,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING,RINSING STORING AND USING WHAT WAS WASHED WITHOUT SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS.OWNER BROUGHT BLEACH WITH HER ON SITE, AFTER EMPLOYEE CALLED HER VIA PHONE.ACCEPTABLE /MUST BE ON PREMISES CHEMICAL SANITIZER:BLEACH.QUATS,OR IODINE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT FRONT INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE BIN AT BOTTOM PART OF ICE MACHINE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES,WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES,NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,COOKED AND DELIVERED:CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE ETC. POSTED ON PREMISES AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE(EXP.DATE:4-13-15) AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY MUST BE CERTIFIED ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,AND ON SHELVES WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPLACE SAID FAUCET

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,ALL PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALL MENTIONED HAVE A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAINING OF CONDENSER UNIT OF FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY WATER PAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG ALL CORNERS/WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL/CRACKED WALL TILES AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR WALL/SEAL HOLE IN WALL.