EL PUERTO DE SAN BLAS, 4920 W 38TH ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PUERTO DE SAN BLAS
Type: Restaurant
Address: 4920 W 38TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46254
County: Marion
License #: 205391
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: A PAN OF SHRIMP IN THE COLD TOP MEASURED 46 DEGREES. KEEP THIS AND OTHER MEAT, SEAFOOD, POULTRY, ETC. AT 41 DEGREES OR LESS.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: ONE SPRAY BOTTLE OF A CLEANER (MAYBE A DEGREASER), BY THE DISHMACHINE, SHOULD BE LABELED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: LABEL 2 LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS (THAT BEANS AND BREADCRUMBS ARE STORED IN) -- AS WELL AS ONES STORING FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.CLOSE DUMPSTER LIDS BETWEEN USE.
  • Dumpster area litter and items
    Trash areas and enclosures not properly maintained.
    Correction: Trash areas and enclosures shall be maintain SMALLed free of unnecessary items and litter.
    Comments: A SMALL AMOUNT OF LITTER IN DUMSTER AREA --- CLEAN AS NEEDED.
  • Walls finished or sealed (corrected)
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: SOME DRYWALL IN THE STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE FINISHED OFF. SAND OR OTHERWISE SMOOTH SURFACES AND PAINT WITH ENAMEL (WASHABLE).
    Location: Back room
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: STORE ICE MACHINE SCOOP IN A CLEAN PAN BETWEEN USE.
07/07/2014Recheck
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: A PAN OF SHRIMP IN THE COLD TOP MEASURED 46 DEGREES. KEEP THIS AND OTHER MEAT, SEAFOOD, POULTRY, ETC. AT 41 DEGREES OR LESS.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Toxic labeling
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: ONE SPRAY BOTTLE OF A CLEANER (MAYBE A DEGREASER), BY THE DISHMACHINE, SHOULD BE LABELED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: LABEL 2 LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS (THAT BEANS AND BREADCRUMBS ARE STORED IN) -- AS WELL AS ONES STORING FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.CLOSE DUMPSTER LIDS BETWEEN USE.
  • Dumpster area litter and items
    Trash areas and enclosures not properly maintained.
    Correction: Trash areas and enclosures shall be maintain SMALLed free of unnecessary items and litter.
    Comments: A SMALL AMOUNT OF LITTER IN DUMSTER AREA --- CLEAN AS NEEDED.
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: SOME DRYWALL IN THE STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE FINISHED OFF. SAND OR OTHERWISE SMOOTH SURFACES AND PAINT WITH ENAMEL (WASHABLE).
    Location: Back room
  • In use utensil storage
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: STORE ICE MACHINE SCOOP IN A CLEAN PAN BETWEEN USE.
06/30/2014Routine
  • Harborage conditions
    Owner or occupant allowing conditions to exist that cause or produce conditions in which rats, mosquitoes and other vectors have food, shelter and place to breed.
    Correction: Remove any and all items that allow food, shelter or breeding places. Usable items shall be stored in a safe manner at least eighteen inches above the ground.
    Comments: 1. Wood limbs etc by dumpster area. Remove.
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: 1. Provide rack or shelving for dish machine chemicals.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Drain line for drink gun holder misisng in bar area. Provide drain line. 2. Light not working by drive through arae. Repair light. 3. All metal wire shleving inside of walk in cooler soiled and rusted. Remove from store and provide approved shelving.
    Location: Bar
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Drain line for drink gun holder misisng in bar area. Provide drain line. 2. Light not working by drive through arae. Repair light. 3. All metal wire shleving inside of walk in cooler soiled and rusted. Remove from store and provide approved shelving.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Drain line for drink gun holder misisng in bar area. Provide drain line. 2. Light not working by drive through arae. Repair light. 3. All metal wire shleving inside of walk in cooler soiled and rusted. Remove from store and provide approved shelving.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Mop sink needs to be sealed to wall, there is a small gap between sink and wall. 2. Hand sink by drive through needs to be seald to wall. Seal sink.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Mop sink needs to be sealed to wall, there is a small gap between sink and wall. 2. Hand sink by drive through needs to be seald to wall. Seal sink.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Metal wire shelivng soiled inside of walk in freezer. Clean. 2. Remove plastic from dish machine work tables.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Metal wire shelivng soiled inside of walk in freezer. Clean. 2. Remove plastic from dish machine work tables.
    Location: Dish machine area
    Equipment: Dishmachine
  • Hand sink/soap
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Comments: 1. Hand soap missing at all hand sinks in kitchen. Provide hand soap at all hand sinks.
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. Urinal in mens restroom not working. Repair to a sound working conditon.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Restroom doors open (corrected)
    Toilet room door(s) not kept closed.
    Correction: Toilet room door(s) shall be kept closed, except during cleaning and maintenance.
    Comments: 1. No self closing device for employee restroom door. Provide.
    Location: Emp restroom
  • No test kit (corrected)
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
    Comments: 1. Provide chemical test strips for all sanitizers that area going to be used. Ie. three bay sink, dish machine. in place sanitizing.
  • Probe thermometer (corrected)
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
    Comments: 1. No probe thermometer. Provide.
  • Mops and brooms (corrected)
    Maintenance tool(s) not stored in approved locations and/or manner.
    Correction: Maintenance tools, such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items, shall be stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Comments: 1. No rack to hang mops and brooms at mop sink. Provide.
    Location: Back room
  • Unnecessary litter (corrected)
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Comments: 1. Construction matreial / unnecessary items in kitchen hallway and in main kitchen area. Remove all items not necessary for operation of establishment.
  • Waste handling units/capacity (corrected)
    Areas for refuse, recyclables and returnables are of insufficient capacity or availability.
    Correction: Provide sufficient numbers or capacity of trash receptacles in all areas.
    Comments: 1. No trash cans in kitchen and restroom areas. Provide sufficient numbers or capacity of trash receptacles in all areas.
  • Dumpster area litter and items (corrected)
    Trash areas and enclosures not properly maintained.
    Correction: Trash areas and enclosures shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and litter.
    Comments: 1. Large trash and rubbish in dumpster area and around building areas. Remove all trash and rubbish.
  • Walls finished or sealed (corrected)
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: 1. Door frame trim misisng on door to employee restroom. Provide trim. 2. Dry wall not finished in back hallway area. Finish and paint drywall.
    Location: Emp restroom
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: 1. Door frame trim misisng on door to employee restroom. Provide trim. 2. Dry wall not finished in back hallway area. Finish and paint drywall.
    Location: Back room
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. Water leaking from ceiling and HVAC vent in back area of store by back door. Repair all leaks. 2. HVAC vent and ceiling tile in poor repair in hallway area by kitchen area. Repair vent and provide ceiling tile.
    Location: Back room
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. Water leaking from ceiling and HVAC vent in back area of store by back door. Repair all leaks. 2. HVAC vent and ceiling tile in poor repair in hallway area by kitchen area. Repair vent and provide ceiling tile.
    Location: Back room
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: 1. Floor space soiled in following areas. A. Inside of mens public restroom B. Inside of womens public restroom. C. Inside of Walk in Cooler. D. Inside of Walk in Freezer. NOTE > CLEAN ALL SOILED FLOOR SPACE LISTED ABOVE. 2. Wall space soiled inside of walk in freezer. Clean all soiled wall space.
04/29/2014Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Harborage conditions
    Owner or occupant allowing conditions to exist that cause or produce conditions in which rats, mosquitoes and other vectors have food, shelter and place to breed.
    Correction: Remove any and all items that allow food, shelter or breeding places. Usable items shall be stored in a safe manner at least eighteen inches above the ground.
    Comments: 1. High weeds and grass by building and dumpster area. Remove all high weeds and grass.
  • Toxic material(s) separation
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: 1. Provide rack or shelving for dish machine chemicals.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Drain line for drink gun holder misisng in bar area. Provide drain line. 2. Light not working by drive through arae. Repair light. 3. All metal wire shleving inside of walk in cooler soiled and rusted. Remove from store and provide approved shelving.
    Location: Bar
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Drain line for drink gun holder misisng in bar area. Provide drain line. 2. Light not working by drive through arae. Repair light. 3. All metal wire shleving inside of walk in cooler soiled and rusted. Remove from store and provide approved shelving.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Drain line for drink gun holder misisng in bar area. Provide drain line. 2. Light not working by drive through arae. Repair light. 3. All metal wire shleving inside of walk in cooler soiled and rusted. Remove from store and provide approved shelving.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Mop sink needs to be sealed to wall, there is a small gap between sink and wall. 2. Hand sink by drive through needs to be seald to wall. Seal sink.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Mop sink needs to be sealed to wall, there is a small gap between sink and wall. 2. Hand sink by drive through needs to be seald to wall. Seal sink.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Metal wire shelivng soiled inside of walk in freezer. Clean.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Hand sink/soap
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Comments: 1. Hand soap missing at all hand sinks in kitchen and inside of puiblic restrooms. Provide hand soap at all hand sinks.
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. Urinal in mens restroom not working. Repair to a sound working conditon.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Restroom doors open
    Toilet room door(s) not kept closed.
    Correction: Toilet room door(s) shall be kept closed, except during cleaning and maintenance.
    Comments: 1. No self closing device for employee restroom door. Provide.
    Location: Emp restroom
  • No test kit
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
    Comments: 1. Provide chemical test strips for all sanitizers that area going to be used. Ie. three bay sink, dish machine. in place sanitizing.
  • Probe thermometer
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
    Comments: 1. No probe thermometer. Provide.
  • Mops and brooms
    Maintenance tool(s) not stored in approved locations and/or manner.
    Correction: Maintenance tools, such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items, shall be stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Comments: 1. No rack to hang mops and brooms at mop sink. Provide.
    Location: Back room
  • Unnecessary litter
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Comments: 1. Construction matreial / unnecessary items in kitchen hallway and in main kitchen area. Remove all items not necessary for operation of establishment.
  • Waste handling units/capacity
    Areas for refuse, recyclables and returnables are of insufficient capacity or availability.
    Correction: Provide sufficient numbers or capacity of trash receptacles in all areas.
    Comments: 1. No trash cans in kitchen and restroom areas. Provide sufficient numbers or capacity of trash receptacles in all areas.
  • Dumpster area litter and items
    Trash areas and enclosures not properly maintained.
    Correction: Trash areas and enclosures shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and litter.
    Comments: 1. Large trash and rubbish in dumpster area and around building areas. Remove all trash and rubbish.
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: 1. Door frame trim misisng on door to employee restroom. Provide trim.
    Location: Emp restroom
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. Water leaking from ceiling and HVAC vent in back area of store by back door. Repair all leaks. 2. HVAC vent and ceiling tile in poor repair in hallway area by kitchen area. Repair vent and provide ceiling tile.
    Location: Back room
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. Water leaking from ceiling and HVAC vent in back area of store by back door. Repair all leaks. 2. HVAC vent and ceiling tile in poor repair in hallway area by kitchen area. Repair vent and provide ceiling tile.
    Location: Back room
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: 1. Floor space soiled in following areas. A. Inside of mens public restroom B. Inside of womens public restroom. C. Inside of Walk in Cooler. D. Inside of Walk in Freezer. NOTE > CLEAN ALL SOILED FLOOR SPACE LISTED ABOVE. 2. Wall space soiled inside of walk in freezer. Clean all soiled wall space.
04/25/2014Pre-Licensing

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