BUENOS AIRES LIQUOR & DELI

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES THROUGHOUT CEILIUNG PANELS IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED PILE OF STACKED METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO RODENT HARBORAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT, ON THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES, IN AND ON BOXES OF STOCK AND ON A STACKED PILE OF METAL SHELVING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED PILE OF STACKED METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO RODENT HARBORAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS HAD ONLY 1 PEST INSPECTION IN THE PAST YEAR DATED 10/28/22. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN DELI COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3 CEILING TILES WITH HOLES LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND 1 BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BUNRTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN AND STORAGE SHELFS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR 2ND FLOOR/STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CABINETS SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ORGANIZING AND SANITIZING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 52.1F TO 53.6F.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100 F TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2355300 DATED 12/13/19. #49, 4-602.13-DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES BELOW THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. #55, 6-501.11- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES BELOW THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 (A) (B) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL (NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS ETC.) FOOD PRODUCTS (SAUSAGE AND CROISSANT) FOR SALE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND IN DISPLAY FREEZER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE SURFACES OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND DELI COUNTER, DISPLAY SHELVES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN DISPLAY AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED NON FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY CASE IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REORGANIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 FOUND WALLS ON TOP OF WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.