LOS JALPENOS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL THE EXTERIOR PART OF THE COOLER, STOVE AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIOMENT(GRILL,STOVE AND DEPP FRYER)WIT FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN. BLACK PLASTIC BASEBOARD RIPPED OFF INSIDE THE WAHROOM. MUST REPAIR/RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN SOME LIGHT BULBS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE SMALL REACH IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1975375 dated 11/14/16. #35-FOUND SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. Must repair holes in ceiling. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN. BLACK PLASTIC BASEBOARD RIPPED OFF INSIDE THE WAHROOM. MUST REPAIR/RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN SOME LIGHT BULBS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE SMALL REACH IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found tin foil used as a liner on shelves in kitchen area. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found several holes in ceiling of basement dry storage area. Must repair all holes in ceiling. Must maintain same.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Utility sink installed in kitchen not in compliance with CDPH requirements. Must add faucet with hot & cold water (with appropriate city pressure) and a backflow prevention device. Must maintain same.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Facility must install utility sink.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed 2 separate prep areas, and only 1 exposed hand sink located in the front prep area. Instructed must install exposed hand sink (with hot and cold water, soap and paper towels) in the (rear) kitchen area, so that both prep areas have easily accessible hand sinks for use. critical violation 7-38-030.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3 compartment sink not properly functioning. Cold water handle not working properly. Water is tempered, but both handles must be properly functioning independently. Hot and cold water must be available at all times on all sinks. Instructed must also provide chemical test kit. serious violation 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed raw wood in front prep area on lower walls and also used as counter tops, covered with aluminum foil. Advised must paint or cover all raw woods surfaces, and also remove aluminum foil. Advised all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Must install self closing mechanism for employee restroom in kitchen, and also front prep area door leading to customer area.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a small leak under the sink in the employee restroom. Instructed must repair and maintain.