Pochos
Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
2021-08-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 9 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN CO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR REAR STAIRCASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYERS UNDER VENTILATION UNIT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-08-25 Fail Canvass 17 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3/4LBS. SLICED TOMATO 57.2F,5LBS. COOKED ONIONS 44.8F,3/4LB. CUT LETTUCE 60.8F. 2LBS. DICED POTATO 68.0F, 12OZ. COOKED CHIROZO 51.6F,1LB. BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES 59.7F, 1LB. CHIROZO GRAVY 44.7F,1LB. R...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR EGG STATION PREP COOLER AT 44.6F,2- DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER AT 48.2F AND 2- DRAWER/1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.1F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOL...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INFO GIVEN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN SILVERWARE TRAY IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR REAR STAIRCASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYERS UNDER VENTILATION UNIT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-01-27 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.
2019-08-02 Pass License Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOORS CONSTRUCTED OF HARDWOOD, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED PLANKS MISSING, CUT OUT AREA IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2019-07-22 Fail License CRITICAL 7 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED WINDOW IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE MIXER ON SITE, TOO LARGE TO FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. OWNER STATED THEY WILL REMOVE THE MIXER AND THE BREAD SLICER AND WILL NOT USE IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP ONTO THE FLOOR. OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOORS CONSTRUCTED OF HARDWOOD, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED PLANKS MISSING, CUT OUT AREA IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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