EL NUEVO MEXICANO

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 60 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN HANDLE ON BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST NOT STORE FOOD (SODA, BEVERAGES, DRY GOODS) IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES. MUST PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM ON EXPOSED SEWER LINES OR RELOCATE FOOD SO IT IS NOT DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED LINES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN OIL ACCUMULATION FROM LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL COVING ALONG WALL UNDER MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT SODA/BEVERAGE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS STORED AT THE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BAR BEER COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT WHERE CEILING IS UNFINISHED AND WALLS ARE MADE OF COARSE BRICK. IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS, MUST PROVIDE WALLS AND CEILINGS THAT ARE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT JANITOR ROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER UNDER REAR (NON-FUNCTIONING) STAIRS IN REAR OF BASEMENT, WHERE MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR, SO AREA CAN BE ACCESSED FOR PEST CONTROL AND CLEANING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC DRAWERS REPAIRED WITH TAPE IN THE BASEMENT WHITE UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST REPLACE DRAWERS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED ABSORBENT, COARSE, WICKER BASKETS BEING USED TO SERVE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED COVING DETACHING FROM WALL NEAR COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT PREMISES ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AND AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITAITON ISSUED. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-26-15. INSPECTION # 1506766. MUST PROVIDE FOODHANDLERS LIST FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION . CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHWASHING AREAS, BASEMENT, MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around exposed hand sink and bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving, and reach in freezer 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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint by 2 compartment sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT AND RUSTY INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. CHIPS CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH BROKEN LIDS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE EXPOSND HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER AT UPRIGHT COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(BEANS,RICE,ETC.)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD BOXES ETC.)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REAR SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE KITCHEN STAFF WAS COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISH WASHING AREAS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT FREEZER CONTAINING FROZEN FISH.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISWASHING AREAS.

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. BULK CHIP CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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 NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. METAL SIDE OF COOKS LINE BROILER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES ACCUMULATING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PARTIALLY REPAIRED WITH A PLASTIC SUBSTANCE THAT IS PEELING. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH METAL AND A WELDED SEAL. NO PLASTIC AND MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.