Zavala's Grocery Store Inc

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not working in restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed containers in the grocery aisle without labels (breadcrumbs). Instructed to provide and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw meat stored inside grocery bags inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to find food-grade bags for food storage and maintenance.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior surfaces of refrigeration unit in butcher prep area with excessive dried food build up. Instructed to remove from cracks and crevices of equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelves inside two door reach in cooler across from butcher area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in corners of facility in front butcher area (corner near shelving) and rear prep area near windows. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelves inside two door reach in cooler across from butcher area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in corners of facility in front butcher area (corner near shelving) and rear prep area near windows. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2566976 dated; 11/14/2022 not corrected: #53 observed no covered receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed person in charge to obtain covered receptacle for sanitary products and maintain on site in washroom at all times. #55 observed ceiling tiles in rear unisex washroom with water damage staining. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on shelving on salesfloor holding washing powder and soap. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at bottom pipe of handwashing sink in rear hot prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed person in charge to obtain covered receptacle for sanitary products and maintain on site in washroom at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in rear unisex washroom with water damage staining. Instructed person incharge to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lights in ventilation system in rear prep area to be blown out. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep tables and wall. Instd to store properly

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink in rear prep area. Handwash sink in rear prep area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain same.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed prepared gelatin for sale inside upright refrigeration unit in front of premise on sales floor. Instructed to provide labels with common names and list of ingredients. Muts maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers handling beef without effective hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep cuts and dark stains in the prep areas. Insructed to replace and maintain cutting surfaces that are smooth and able to be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots (not in use) too large to be submerged in 3 compartment sink for proper cleaning and sanitzing. Instructed to remove all large pots from premise and or provide a 3 compartment sink with larger compartments. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet neck wobbly with slight leak lon exposed sink in rear prep area. Instructed to reapir and maintain slow drain on said sink. Muts maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage receptacle in toilet room without covering. Intructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 in gap in the middle of the front entrance of the establishment. Instructed that doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused food equipment, excess storage, and garden equipment stored in the basement and in the rear kitchen area corner/ west wall. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front grocery area in the first isle and in the rear kitchen areas. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 5-204.12 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID ON TOP OF BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT HOOD.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR LEAKY WALLS IN BASEMENT

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.13 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies flying around and on walls in prep areas/dish washing areas garbage cans and fruit on display for sale,plant setting in water at service counter.also. 4- rodent droppings on shelving unit behind gelatina.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/2/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020 (a)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of center double front doors.must make doors tight fitting.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed multiuse utensils (blenders,spoons,lids )not being sanitized at rear 3- compartment sink,soap being squeezed on utensils and wiped with cloth and rinsed under running water and placed to dry on hooks,overhead dish storage shelves.instructed manager on setting to sink to properly wash,rinse and sanitize dishes properly.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) must clean debris from rear prep area shelving unit and walk in cooler.,microwave.must defrost freezer in basement.

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: 5-103.12 observed no hot running water at hand sink under pressure in deli/meat dept.turned on faucet handle and no running water.employee turned water on from underneath from water shut off.must provide and maintain hand sink at all times.cos.(priority 7-38-030(c)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 must repair or replace missing lid on top of back flow device on mopsink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 must remove cardboard from floor in rear prep area under cooking equipment at hood.must remove water from floor in basement and keep dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must repair leaky walls in basement.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: May not store open foods in grocery bags. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Sides of equipment in fresh meat section in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and build up. Must clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must ceiling air vent in rear prep area to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Hand sink in rear prep area slow draining, must correct and maintain. Open drain under rear 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates for all employees. Correct and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside grease container encrusted with grease on the top.lip,and lid of container and on ground surrounding container ,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test strips for the 3 compartment sink ,to test the strength of the sanitizer,instructed to provide,serious violation,7-38-030

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean between runners of doors at the meat counter of old food debris

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all cold holding units

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floor in the walk-in cooler in the butcher area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed some ceiling vents and ceiling tile need cleaning and/or changing thru out the store.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No drain stoppers at the large three comp sink in the rear kitchen area; must provide three stoppers for proper set up of sink.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: The female employee in the kitchen area was not wearing a hair restraint; must wear a hair restraint at all times while in the kitchen.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on storage shelves. Instd to remove same and seal/paint raw wood surfaces. Chest freezer in basement with excessive ice build-up. Instd to remove ice.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light out in basement. Instd to replace same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to do so.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The basement freezer doors and ice machine are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the doors.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The mop sink area is rough and hard to clean, repair the seams so they are smooth and easy to clean.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: The light shields above the rear prep area have dead insects inside, clean out the light shield.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: The ice scoop is stored on top of the machine in the garage, store the scoop inside of a covered self draining container to protect it from contamination.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Recommended installing a knife rack for storage of knives in rear prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean meat slicer on prep table in butcher area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Defrost freezer in basement. Clean fan guard cover in walk-in cooler and ceiling vent in washroom to remove dust. Clean burners in rear kitchen cooking area and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Faucet neck at three comp sink in rear prep area loose; tighten. Replace hot water handle at three comp sink in rear prep area. Repair leak under exposed handsink in rear prep area.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BAGS OF SALSA IN COOLER.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER,SHELVING UNITS IN MILK REACH IN COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DELI & TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL TILE NEAR SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & LEDGE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST & ICE CREAM FREEZER,MILK WALK IN COOLER.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BUTCHER PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; KITCHEN'S STORAGE CABINET, SHELVES AND MICROWAVE OVEN, MILK COOLER, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT STORE, AND AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND SEAL OPENINGS AT WEST WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.