Taste of Peru

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must protected plates and utensils stored at table in dining area in public view.cover or relocate items

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Replace missing handle at cover for prep cooler accross from cooking equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Label food in cooler with common name

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide proper sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths stored on stovetop handles in cookline area. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in proper sanitizer solution.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Utensils stored in stagnant water next to cookline unit. Utensils must be stored on a clean and sanitized surface, in running water, in a container of hot water maintained at or above 135f.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Prep-line unit gaskets and exterior of stand up cooler is not clean to sight and touch. Facility must clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors underneath cookline is soiled with food debris. Facility must clean and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Found pots and containers not stored properly on drying racks.must store inverted.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices installed at ice machine waterline.must be installed where it can be serviced and located.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 noted torn rubber gasket inside refrigeration door of of vegetables. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags and tin can containers. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic food bottles or food removed from original container must be labeled with common name

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution,included at front counter to wipe multi use utensils -

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease receptacle in the alley with excessive spilled grease on the surrounding ground,and on the exterior of the container. Instructed to remove all spilled grease, clean ground and container. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued. Upon return on 5-29-19 grease receptacle and surrounding ground are clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utenisls stored improperly. Invert and store with handles faciling out.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as barrier between staff lockers and handwashing sink. Remove cardboard and use only a smooth easily cleanable material.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling tiles dirty next to hot line hood.instructed management to clean or replace ceiling tiles

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no exposed handsink at three compartment sink.instructed management to install a three comartment sink with spash guards and soap and paper towels.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop not properly stored in a sleeve or in sanitizer solution.instructed management on how to properly store an ice scoop.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food containers not labled. Instructed management to lable bulk food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted floor under chest freezer needs cleaning

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

Inspector’s note: Noted hood and filters at hot line greasy.instructed management to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken cover on prep cooler on the north wall in the kitchen. Instructed to repair cover and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in customer dining area. Hood and filters have grease accumulation. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being stored improperly in the kitchen. Instructed to store in sanitizer basket when not in use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up and/or debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; all heavy equipment in the prep area, interior of reach-in freezer and refrigerators. Interior of microwave, and all contact surfaces in the prep area. Instructed to to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors underneath heavy equipment in prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on wall behind stove, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed light fixture in toilet room with debris inside, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky pipe under 3-comp sink in rear, instructed to repair and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted welded dividers at three compartment sink, instructed to re-weld with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surfaces,use non-rust material no splash guard provided between the mop sink and metal counter top of the three compartment sink, in rear area.instructed to provide said splash guard with a smooth,cleanable and no absorbent surface. Ice cubes stored inside non self-drained container.instructed to provide a self drain ice container.

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

Inspector’s note: Pipe under the three compartment sink with black substance instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drain in dish room with debris ,instructed to clean and maintain. Uneven, broken floor around the capped floor drain in dish room instructed surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall under the three compartment sink with food stains instructed to clean and maintain.