El Chiquito Deli & Grocery, 16 Newbridge Road, Hicksville, NY 11801 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: EL CHIQUITO DELI & GROCERY
Address: 16 Newbridge Road, Hicksville, NY 11801
County: Nassau
Local health department: Nassau County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: 01/21/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Insects, rodents present
01/21/2016Re-Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
01/14/2016InspectionScore ""B"" priority inspection 12 seats FMTC Ramon Susana exp 8/17, Ignacia Lara exp8/18
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
12/15/2015Re-Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
11/20/2015Re-Inspection
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Food workers do not wash hands thoroughly after visiting the toilet, coughing, sneezing, smoking or otherwise contaminating their hands.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
11/17/2015Re-Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
11/16/2015Re-Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
11/13/2015Re-Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
11/05/2015Re-Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
10/20/2015Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
08/21/2015Re-Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
08/11/2015Re-Inspection
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
07/29/2015Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
07/21/2015Re-Inspection
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
07/20/2015Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
04/15/2015Re-Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Critical: Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140oF.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
04/08/2015Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
01/05/2015Re-Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
01/02/2015Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
10/27/2014Re-Inspection
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
10/15/2014Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
10/08/2014Re-Inspection
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Insects, rodents present
10/01/2014Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
07/24/2014Re-Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
07/22/2014Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
07/21/2014Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
07/18/2014Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
07/11/2014Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
05/01/2014Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods such as salads prepared from potatoes or macaroni are not prepared as recommended using prechilled ingredients and not prechilled to 45oF or less as recommended before they are stored on buffet lines.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
04/23/2014Re-Inspection
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods such as salads prepared from potatoes or macaroni are not prepared as recommended using prechilled ingredients and not prechilled to 45oF or less as recommended before they are stored on buffet lines.
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
04/04/2014Inspection

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