LA Vaca Margarita Bar #2
Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for documentation & training, pest activity
2022-08-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: NOT ABLE TO CHECK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT; UNIT IS SURROUNDED WITH CLUTTER FROM CONTAINERS, BROOMS, SHELVES, POTS ETC. INSTALL THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IF IT IS NOT ALREADY. REMOVE ITEMS. BACKFLOW PREVENT...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP.DISHROOM AND BASEMENT.REPLACE
2022-07-15 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10 POUNDS OF COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F AND 48F; 5 POUNDS GRILLED SLICED PORK AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46F, GREEN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 47.7F. MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MULTI-USE UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS, STORED ON WHEEL CART IN HALLWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR DINING AREA MUST BE COVERED OR INVERTED, INCLUDING WATER PITCHERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOT ABLE TO CHECK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT; UNIT IS SURROUNDED WITH CLUTTER FROM CONTAINERS, BROOMS, SHELVES, POTS ETC. INSTALL THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IF IT IS NOT ALREADY. REMOVE ITEMS. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP.DISHROOM AND BASEMENT.REPLACE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-1-2020, REPORT #2386666. #47) 4-101.19: STANDING WATER AND RUST ON TOP OF THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH ROOM. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE #55)6-201.11: RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN C...
2020-09-02 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
A 1/4" OF GAP AT BASEMENT EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
STANDING WATER AND RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NEEDS ADDITIONAL CLEANING:GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND STAFF WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GROUT REMOVED FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT IN ...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2020-09-01 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
A 1/4" OF GAP AT BASEMENT EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
STANDING WATER AND RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AT BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE FAUCET SO THAT IT REACHES AND CAN FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. MINIMUM OF 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NEEDS ADDITIONAL CLEANING:GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND STAFF WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GROUT REMOVED FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT IN ...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2020-08-27 Fail License CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NEED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AREA AT EAST SITE OF THE COUNTER,OR RELOCATE TWO ICE BINS BY HANDWASHING SINK (WEST AREA OF THE COUNTER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (CARNE ASADA) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT.ALSO ADD ON "CO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
A 1/4" OF GAP AT BASEMENT EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
STANDING WATER AND RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AT DISH ROOM AND BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE FAUCET SO THAT IT REACHES AND CAN FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORI...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NEEDS ADDITIONAL CLEANING:GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF 73.5F.HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 100F TO 12OF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND STAFF WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GROUT REMOVED FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT IN ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS,MUST PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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