Cafeteria Yesenia

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometer inside cooling unit containing bread, rice and meat in rear prep. Instucted to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to repair door sweep to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wired racks located inside cooling unit direclty next to grill in prep shelves with excessive rust. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces of equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed crumbled/missing wall base in rear prep near upright cooling unit. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on floor throughout front prep area near beverage dispensing machines. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout prep area. Instructed to increase.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a box of pineapples and container of pickles stored on the floor in the rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelves located in the basement. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen food stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer and 1-door freezers on site. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/shelves of the chest freezer in the rear dishwashing area and the 1-door freezer in the kitchen. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the basement storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surfaces of fryer, stove and grill. Clean under fryer and grill.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in both wasrhooms to remove dust observed on vents. Instructed to clean floors around and behind equipment in kitchen where needed. Instructed to clean the floor drain under the mop sink in rear area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean vents.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: 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: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on stairs leading to basement,on floor of basement behind chest freezer,in corners along wall bases,under shelving units.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/8/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed brick wall in 1st fl. Front prep area (sealed) and no ceiling in basement over food and paper good storage not smooth and easily cleanable.must provide a sealant and smooth and easily cleanable ceiling and wall surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood surfaces at front beverage prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage used to store bread in cooler.must provide food grade bags for food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinet,lower shelf of grill table.must defrost chest freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine.must provide a backflow device to be seen for servicing and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must remove plastic drainline hose from 3- compartment sink that is attach to ice machine to a open site floor drain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles out of mop sink basin,massive clutter in rear yard (unused equipment,dry wall,wood,etc),off of floor under prep table and near grease trap.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in basement floor behind chest freezer and adjacent room along wall base and wall in rear dish washing area,ceiling in poor repair in dining area and rear dish washing area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters at hood of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prepared food items inside the reach in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed manager to label food items with name, date and/or time.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to invert clean dish above the prep cooler to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to elevate stock in the basement dry/paper goods storage area 6" off the floor and away from the wall for cleaning and monitoring purposes.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain very dirty. Instructed mamager to detail clean to prevent breeding place for pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles in through out the prep area in poor repair (cracked and damaged). Instructed manager to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the filter above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove dust and grease.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice build up inside 1 door upright freezer in kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed several coolers without thermometers inside. Must place thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures. Must maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wash improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store all wash / wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors around cement blocks in northeast corner of basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Properly connect drainpipe under utility sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused fryers, coolers, toaster, etc in basement to prevent pest harborage. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rat droppings in the following basement areas; 15 rat droppings on floor near water heater, 15 rat droppings on floor in storage room near water heater, 10 rat droppings scattered on floor along south wall under unused toaster and grill, 5 rat droppings inside sombrero. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Remove sliced onions from grocery bags in reach-in cooler and properly store in food storage bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in basement storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ventilation fan in men washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Properly connect drainpipe under utility sink. Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused fryers, coolers, toaster, etc in basement to prevent pest harborage. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted made on premisis cuban sandwiches wrappedin plastic.instructed management to properly lable and date product

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

Inspector’s note: Noted pot and pans not inverted. Instructed management to properly invert pots and pans after sanitizing

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

Inspector’s note: Hot line grill/panni machine needs cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under food prep area where sliceing machine is at.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor along wall base, and grease trap of 3-compartment sink, and at corner under mop sink of same area.

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

Inspector’s note: Opening into ceiling at rear by exit door. Must seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at faucet of 3-comp sink in rear and at faucet of exposed hand wash sink in kitchen. Must repair.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store wash cloths in bucket of water with approved sanitizer when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty floors behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dust on the vent covers inside of the toilet rooms. Must clean and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observered ready to eat food items not protected during storage.found raw beef in a bag on top of slice cheese and slice tomatoes inside of rear prep cooler. Instructed manager on properly storing ready to eat foods away from raw items to prevent cross contamination. Citation issued #7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Noted open bags of garbage along the fence line in the back yard in front of the grease container. Must clean and maintain area to prevent harborage and pest problems. Citation issued #7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty floors behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dust on the vent covers inside of the toilet rooms. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front 2 door cooler rubber gasket torn, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost freezer and clean interior.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the forks not properly stored on front counter, instructed on proper storage invert (handle up).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil on storage shelf in the front reach-in cooler, and on top the rear stove, instructed to remove. Observed raw wood storage shelves in rear dish area, instructed to seal.observed the womens restroom toilet tank top broken, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of microwave not clean, instructed to clean , also need to clean and sanitize the cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields over cooking area stove and flat grill, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no 3 compartment sink stoppers, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All clutter and supplies musr be organized and or removed. Nothing stored directly on the floor. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: No licensed dumpster on site. Provide same.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: No grease interceptor or attached metal drainboard at 3-compartment. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves.

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

Inspector’s note: Light out and lightshields missing above cooking equipment. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms door not self-closing. Correct same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers for coolers and metal stem thermometers.