El Pueblito Mexican Grill

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILID UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: DIGITAL METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (2)DOOR IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, SIDES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL, UNDER COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.---------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, display cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area, and by front counter not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in front dining area needs detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles above front counter and dining area that were stained/damaged, shall be replaced/repaired.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields above front counter, front of prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents in display cooler, dining areas not clean, need cleaning.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not dated/labeled in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date, and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving, and storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks of display cooler, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas, mop sink/hot water heater areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor had missing grout, damaged floor tiles in rear prep area by exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink, shall be repair/sealed.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, and dining sreas shall be replaced. Walls in rear kitchen prep area by prep table need detailed cleaning.Wall in storage room had holes, peeling paint, shall be repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in coolers, rear storage room shall be provided, light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repair/replaced.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE DISHWASHING AREA, MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #162833 DATED 8/24/09. 32- CAULKING WORN OUT ON THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.35- LOOSE BASEBOARD(BLACK PLASTIC)BY THE REACH IN FREEZER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE-MUST REGLUE AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK, WALLS BY THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA AND COOKING LINE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET OF THE REACH IN COOLER (2 dOOR) LOOSE, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE THE GREASY CARDBOARD IN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOKING LINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE CANDY/GUM MACHINE AND BY THE DISHWASHING AREA, MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN THE FILTER BY THE HOOD, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.