Paleteria Azteca #2

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 29, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Jul 1, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build up in chest freezers. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Non used/unnecessary equipment on site. (coffee maker, blender, juicer, panini machine, etc). Instd to remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Aug 2, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- comp sink that was recently installed.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jul 26, 2018 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrheal.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area.must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water and maintain.(priority-no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.75 or more rodent droppings on floor and along wall bases in prep area,dish washing area,sales floor behind chest freezers,wall outlets,unused walk in freezer.also,several bags of rodent poison on floor in same areas,including basement.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/26/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Must make front and both rear doors tight fitting along all sides to prevent pest entry and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in lower wall in basement near push cart.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout ,including unused walk in freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace very dim lighting in 1st fl. Toiletroom.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Aug 26, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace missing parts of dipper well for packed ice cream case. Must install an exposed hand sink in the dish washing prep area. Must install a hood with exhaust above the cooking stove in the rear or remove stove from premises

6. Aug 18, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Refrigerated prep cooler in front food prep area not maintaining adequate temperature, air temp recorded at 44.1f. No potentially hazardous foods inside at time of investigation. Must have unit serviced, must be capable of maintaining 40 degrees or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Improper pest control noted on premises. 70 mice droppings noted in the following areas: scattered along the bases of the walls, in all prep, storage, dishwashing, washroom, and basement areas. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal up any openings found in floors, walls, and ceilings and request service visit from pest control company. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove excessive ice build-up from the interior of the walk-in cooler on the fan covers and remove ice build-up from the interior of all display cases.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior upper panel area of the ice machine.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout basement and all other rooms throughout.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove debris from light shields throughout where present. Replace all stained ceiling tiles.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace missing parts of dipper well for packed ice cream case. Must install an exposed hand sink in the dish washing prep area. Must install a hood with exhaust above the cooking stove in the rear or remove stove from premises.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove all unnecessary equipment and items in storage areas and properly elevate all articles 6 inches off the floors throughout. Eliminate clutter inside disconnected walk-in cooler in rear(unable to properly clean or inspect unit. Must properly elevate all items inside and clean floor.

7. Nov 24, 2015 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

8. Aug 11, 2014 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: No grease interceptor located for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide same. No backflow device at ice machine line. Provide same.

9. Dec 9, 2013 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

10. Sep 6, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal hole in wall by elevator. Seal hole in basement wall near washroom. Remove dust from vent fans in washrooms on ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean bathroom in basement and maintain. Observed a dipper well at handpacked icecream freezer with sanitized water inside but no faucet for a constant flow of water; must install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometers for refrigeration unit in front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain all storage areas.

11. Jun 2, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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; CHEST FREEZERS, TABLES, MOP SINK, HAND BOWL, AND 2PART SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 TILES THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENING ON CEILING AT BACK STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN SOUTH WALL AT PALETAS STORAGE ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out premises, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.