LOS 3 COCHINITOS, 69 N GROVE AV C, Upland, CA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOS 3 COCHINITOS
Type: Public Eating Pl (0-24 Seats)
Address: 69 N GROVE AV C, Upland, CA 91786
County: San Bernardino
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 3/8/11
Score
81

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Garbage and refuse properly disposed
    1
    All food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
  • Premises
    Non-critical Violation
    1
  • Food separated and protected (-1 point)
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c)) All food shall be stored, prepared, displayed or held so that it is protected from contamination.
    Observed box of cilantro stored on top of the mop sink . Ensure all food items are stored properly to prevent cross contamination.
  • Plumbing
    1
    The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. (114192) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)
  • Food storage
    1
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6"" above the floor on approved shelving in an approved location to prevent possible contamination. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 14069 (b))
  • Restrooms Required
    Every food facility where food, beer or alcoholic liquor is sold for consumption on the premises shall have maintained accessible within the enclosure walls of the building with at least one separate toilet and adjacent hand washing facility for each men and women. All establishments serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises shall provide a minimum of one (1) urinal in each men's toilet room. EXCEPTIONS: (1) Customer toilets may be accessible through an outside entrance. (2) Provided no alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises, only one (1) public toilet for customers will be required if customer area is 24 seats or less.
    Observed facility is serving alcohol beverages and has only one restroom. Discontinue serving alcohol until compliance with restrooms requirement. For additional information call Plan Check.
    Per employee customers are using the restroom through the kitchen area. Ensure customers are directed around the facility to access the restroom.

  • Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessi (-2 points)
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers
    dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f)). Handwashing sink is not separated from a warewashing sink by a 6 inch high metal splashguard or 24 inch separation. (113953) Handwashing sinks shall not be obstructed, inaccessible, used improperly or kept unclean. (113953.1)
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use (-1 point)
    Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) A thermometer must be readily available to monitor the temperature of the water at the warewashing sink. A warewashing sink used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use.
    Observed sanitizer (chlorine) being used at more than 200 ppm. Maintain the
    chlorine at 100 ppm to 200 ppm.

  • Thermometers provided and accurate (-1 point)
    An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
    Provide thermometer in the two door reach in fridge in the kitchen.
  • Floors, walls and ceilings: built, maintained, and (-1 point)
    The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114257, 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272) Cleaning must be an approved dustless method. (114268.1) Mats and duckboards, if used, must be removable and easily cleanable. (114272) Open-air barbecues or wood-burning ovens floor surfaces must extend a minimum of five feet and be impervious or easily cleanable. (114143(d))
    Observed a hole in the ceiling inside storage room around the light. Repair hole to prevent vermin from coming in. Ensure light fixture is properly secured.
    When replacement is needed ensure ceiling is replaced with cleanable ceiling.

  • Proper cooling methods (-4 points)
    All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F, within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41 F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers
    separating food into smaller portions
  • Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated (-4 points)
    All food shall be manufactured, produces, prepared, compounded, packed, transported, kept for sale, and served so as to be pure and free from adulteration and spoilage. Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254(c), 114254.3)
    Observed Vegetable Margarine with 3 grams trans fat per serving . Ensure all vegetable oils, margarines are 0.5 grams trans fat. Left trans fat hand out.
  • VC & D
    Operator has voluntarily consented to the condemnation and destruction of food as said material being unfit for human consumption or otherwise in violation of California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 5, Chapter 1 through 8, the disposition of which is provided for by Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 111895.

    I (We) hereby voluntarily agree to the condemnation and destruction of the following material(s) listed in violation number 52. By signing this Offical Inspection Report (OIR), I (We) hereby release the County of San Bernardino and its agent from any and all liability.
    Discarded 10 LB of ranchero sauce.
    Impounded 5- 1 lb containers of Vegetable margarine for trans fat violation. Fax information about
    disposition of margarine to 909 948-5069 att to Diana Almond.

  • Adequate ventilation and lighting
    1
    Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6"" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)


  • Post inspection comments:
    B grade posted.
    DO NOT REMOVE, HIDE OR RELOCATE LETTER GRADE.
    -Re-score form left.
3/8/11Inspection - Routine81
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
Obtain chlorine test strip.
Post health permit, and maintain inspection report in the facility.
Trans-fat information sheet is provided.


There will be a follow up inspection on 6-1-2010 for manager's food safety certificate, failure to comply will
result in non-compliance fee of $99.00
3/25/10Inspection - Routine90
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/3/09Inspection - Routine92
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
THE CURRENT OWNER HAS CHANGED THE FOOD MENU TO CUBAN FOOD, BUT NO CHANGE IN EQUIPMENT.
3/10/09Inspection - Routine90
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
MANAGER CERTI: ALEX M. DID NOT PASS THE EXAM IN 10/2007. CONTINUE TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.
11/10/08Inspection - Routine96
No violation noted during this evaluation. 2/19/08Inspection - Routine94
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/2/07Inspection - Routine90

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