PALETERIA LA PLAZA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME PEELING PAINT AT THE WALL OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZERS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT MIDDLE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NO SOAP IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY SNOWBLOWER, BOXES OF CHIPS AND A LATTER. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. #38-FOUND UN-VENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (KITCHEN HOOD) OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD OF NO GREATER THAN OF 7500 WATTS (7.5 KW).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPARED READY TO EAT ICE CREAM BARS IN REAR FREEZER STORAGE MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN EACH USE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (KITCHEN HOOD) OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD OF NO GREATER THAN OF 7500 WATTS (7.5 KW).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS A STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT (2) TOILET ROOM DOORS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED NOR DATED. MUAT LABEL FOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOORS GOING TO THE 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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT VERY DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. ALL UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED,MUST ORGANIZE