Huerta's Grocery Store

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a small 1/4" gap at the bottom of the entrance door. Instructed to provide/replace seal/door-sweep to provide a tight-fitting seal to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items, such as cases of water and 2-liter soda pops, stored on the floor throughout the facility and storage areas. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used on the floor thorughout facility. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the facility, rear storage areas and in the basement. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6" from the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in the rear stroage area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom handwashing sink without a waste receptacle with cover. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unused/broken equipment stored on floor in rear storage area and in the basement area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.