La Cocina de Don Ramon

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats thawing in the food prep area on the prep tables. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single-use plastic grocery bags used as food storage containers in cold-holding units in the main kitchen area. Instructed to cease use of single-use plastic grocery bags and replace with multi-use equipment that is durable and resistant to decomposition and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed management that trash must be stored inside garbage receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live non-service dog on premises in front customer dining area next to server prep area at time of inspection. Instructed person-in-charge to prohibit all live non-service animals (or animals not otherwise approved for food service facilities by the department) from entering the premises at all times, including non-food areas such as customer seating areas/dining rooms. Person-in-charge escorted non-service animal and owner off-premises at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-40-060 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single-use plastic grocery bags used as food storage containers in cold-holding units in the main kitchen area. Instructed to cease use of single-use plastic grocery bags and replace with multi-use equipment that is durable and resistant to decomposition and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing fixtures to be in poor repair: basement area handwashing sink faucet observed to have small leak but functional, backflow prevention device on basement area utility sink faucet in poor repair but functional. Instructed to repair or replace listed plumbing fixtures and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished wood on the shelving unit above the three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to finish the wood on the shelving unit so that it is smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused items (2-door refrigerator, oven, standing mixers) being stored in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all unused items and equipment to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burntout lightbulb underneath the hooded vent in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to replace burnt out lightbulb and maintain adequate lighting.