RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER OPEN PACKAGE OF RAW MEAT TAKE MEAT OUT WITH BARE HANDS TO PUT ON THE GRILL, THEN USE COMMON TOWEL TO WIPE HANDS AND PROCEDED TO COOK FOOD ON THE GRILL. OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE DRESS PLATE OF FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. NO GLOVE USAGE OR UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COMMON TOWEL AND WASH HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE UTENSIL OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: LADIES ROOM WITH BROKEN SOAP DISPENSOR, PREP SINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWEL TO DRY HANDS AND EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP AREA, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MENS ROOM TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566518,DATE 08-20-2015(32) OBSERVED A PREP COOLER'S DOORS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. ALSO OBSERVED SAID PREP COOLER HAS TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS AND REPLACE GASKETS ON SAID PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE CUTTING BOARDS PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER'S DOORS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. ALSO OBSERVED SAID PREP COOLER HAS TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS AND REPLACE GASKETS ON SAID PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INSIDE STOVE, ON TOP OF GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED (PLATES). INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS OF BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, SPIDERWEBS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (0VER 30) SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BASEMENT WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND SEAL HOLES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WOODEN TABLE TOP ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IS STICKY/DIRTY, CLEAN THE TABLE TOP AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER THE BAR SHELVING AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILINGS HAVE SOME DIRTY, WATER DAMAGED TILES, CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR THE CEILING TILES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR THE FIXTURE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CEILING VENTS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WET WIPING CLOTHS LEFT ON THE TABLES IN THE KITCHEN SHOULD BE SOAKED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND PANELS IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND WALLBASES IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED BY SEALING HOLES OBSERVED, PAINTING AND PROVIDING WALL COVING AT BASES OF WALL. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS BY TABLE BOOTHS; PAINT WHERE NEEDED.

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.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM WINDOW SILLS.

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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,HOOD,DEEP FRYER,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.

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 SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA & BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.

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.CHEST FREEZERS.

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 PREP FOODS IN STORAGE COOLER.

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; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, AND CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COVER OR REMOVE.

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 THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING 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 SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

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.

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 HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.