El Palmar Restaurant
FAILThursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
-2 dead mice on glue traps near the back walk in / Remove. -Rodent droppings aloong walls in the back near the walk in / Remove and maintain daily floor cleaning schedule. *Report provided was from October 2022 by Leeder with little detail. Contact pest control company for an extermination before compliance and provide weekly exterminations until further notice. Reports should be IPM reports and organized in chronological order.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Holes at the base of the wall near the walk in / repair
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean