Supermercado la Raza Corp

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged red and green salsa stored inside reach in coolers without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site.approximately 45 small and large flies flying throughout front and rear prep area, on walls, equipment in place and on stored kitchenware. Noted 1 large adult cockroach crawling on floor near cooling units in rear prep/dishwashing area. Recommended to contact pest control for additional service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food employee preparing meat in prep area without hair restraint. 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 sliding doors on display cooling unit containing meat in disrepair. Instructed to remove all duct tape mending equipment together, repair and maintain in good condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed tables, unused equipment and interior surfaces of cooling units in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles above produce cooler. Instructed to repair and provide smooth and easily cleanable ceiling attachements.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in ceiling throughout meat prep. Instructed to replace and increase lighting in said area.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables and racks at rear prep areas not properly stored. Instructed properly to store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution, especially when not in use.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed missing protective shielding in employees' bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed the person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year, and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book, provider's current license, and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 30 black flies were noted during the inspection. Fly activity was noted near the meat display refrigerator, wall near the 3-compartment sink, throughout the store, and in the rear prep area. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity before re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables and racks at rear prep areas not properly stored. Instructed properly to store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution, especially when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the premise, especially underneath cooking equipment, with dirt, grease, and food debris and walls with food dirt and food spills. Instructed to thoroughly clean and sanitize floors and clean and maintain walls.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing protective shielding in employees' bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Obesrved dirty cutting board at main prep line with dark stains and deep groves. Instructed manager clean maintain/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: "observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear employee restroom. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued. "

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

Inspector’s note: Obesrved dirty cutting board at main prep line with dark stains and deep groves. Instructed manager clean maintain/replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs at rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace light bulbs.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall by the fire extinguisher in rear dish washing area; seal hole in the wall. Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles where needed. Instructed to replace loose floor tile by the meat display case in butcher area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior of the light shields in rear dishwashing area to remove dead insects inside of shields. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the rear dishwashing area to remove rust spots.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer in walk in cooler. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found unsealed concrete floors in rear food preparation area. Floors walls and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to seal floors.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer in walk in cooler. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found gasket broken on walk in cooler, must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in women's washroom. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found vents on cooler with clear guard located on west wall filled with mold like substance. Must clean sanitize and maintain.