LA BOMBA RESTAURANT

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO. 3-RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA AND MISSING WALL BASE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: BSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 114.0F.3LBS. COOKED DUMPLINGS 111.4F-130.1F.3LBS. COOKED FISH 112.3F.2LBS. COOKED POTATOE BALLS 113.0F.8LBS. CARNITAS 115.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.21LBS.$64.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 6LBS. DICED HAM 45.9F.4LBS. COOKED FISK 60.3F.2LBS. RED SALSA 50.4F.2LBS. GREEN SALSA 49.5F.10LBS. COOKED BEANS 50.0F-51.2F.20 GALLONS SOUP 59.3F-59.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.190LBS. $160.VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 109.9F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 53.2F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW REPAIRED AIR TEMPERATURE IS 151.8F.AND COLD UNIT 40.1F(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO. 3-RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER NOT CONVEYING THROUGH DRAIN .OBSERVED STANDING HAND WASHING WATER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO SINK STOPPED UP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA AND MISSING WALL BASE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD AND BRICK IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL EXPOSED WOOD AND BRICK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, COOLERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222662 ON 9/19/18: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE SAME AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED FLY STRIPS STORED ABOVE BAGS OF POTATOES AND ONIONS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE FLY STRIPS DURING THE INSPECTION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed grease and food debris on floors around and behind equipment in the main kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the basement walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler at the front prep area by the registers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the kitchen exposed hand sink, near the three compartment sink, to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found rat droppings on site: 10 in the basement dry storage room, 20 in the rear 1st floor prep area, and 5 under the fish tank in the dining room. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean and sanitize areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2069557, dated 7-7-17: Violation 30- "MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE." Violation 32- "OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK GROOVES AT THE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN." Violation 36- "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA." Violation 38- "OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed food (bread) stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the basement dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed broken and damaged ceiling tiles above the main kitchen three compartment sink area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the rear three compartment sink hot handle to be broken (other 3 compartment sink being used). Instructed to repair and maintain.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed clutter and items on floor in basement dry storage room. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store 6 inches off floor and walls and maintain.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK GROOVES AT THE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN