La Favorita Market
PASS W/ CONDITIONSFriday, December 14, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Violations Cited
01-3-101/701.11
Spoilage Unsafe Food
Several packages of soup and dried smelt visibly adulterated. PIC removed all adulterated packages of food at the time of the inspection. A detailed up to date pest control report is to be provided at the re-inspection.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
08-3-302.11/3-304.11
Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
Raw eggs observed being stored above ready to eat produce in upright 2 door cooler. Discontinune and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
Why This Matters
Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
02-3-201.11F
Safe Food Handeling Instructions
Raw whole chicken in refrigeration unit with no safe food handliong instructions. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Evidence of rodent droppings and gnaw marking on several packages of food on the retail shelves. PIC to remove all adulterated packages of food. Up to date pest control report is to be provided for the re-ispection.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Dry storage shelves of back room made of an unfinished cork board. Discontinue and treat all unfinished shelves with some form of non-toxic material. Ensure all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Clean all shelves throughout store of any rodent droppings.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
Remove all unecessary paper work and debris from back dry storage area.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.