Mariscos Mi Vallarta, 1517 E. El Monte Way, Dinuba, CA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: Mariscos Mi Vallarta
Address: 1517 E. El Monte Way, Dinuba, CA
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 12/14/2011
Score
97

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Score

No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/14/201197
  • 55 gallon barrel completely full of beer bottles entirely blocking handsink in warewashing area.
3/22/201195
  • Reinspection
  • General cleanliness has improved.
8/12/2010
  • Empty paper towel dispenser and no soap dispenser at hand wash sinks
  • Employee prepared food without first washing hands
  • No record keeping system for shell stock tags.
7/20/201086
  • Purpose of visit was for reinspection of violations observed on 12/22/09
  • None of violations from 12/22/09 were observed during reinspection except for following repeat violations
  • Handwash sink was inaccessible
  • Handwash sink was used to hold utensils and was blocked by chair
  • Keep handwash sink accessible at all times
  • Do not obstruct handwash sink and use handwash sink for handwashing purposes only
  • Observed large pot holding beans
  • Beans had internal temperature of 51 degrees
  • Beans have been in walk-in fridge over night (more than 15 hours) according to operator
  • Beans were discarded into trash by operator
  • Operator explained proper cooling methods and stated he will remind employees.
2/4/2010
  • Employees seem to lack knowledge of proper premise cleanliness
  • Employees failed to explain and demonstrate approved cooling methods
  • Food Safety Certified individual shall re-train all kitchen employees in sanitization, cooling and other applicable food safety procedures/principles
  • Observed drinking glass (open top) still containing juice inside walk-in
  • Food employees may only drink from closed beverage container if container is handled to prevent contamination of employee's hands, the container, non-prepackaged food and food-contact surfaces
  • Handwash sink near warewashing sink was inaccessible-contained lids and dishes-and was not adequately supplied with paper towels (jammed inside dispenser)
  • Handwash sink in beverage area is being used for purposes other than handwashing
  • Observed food debris in this sink
  • All handwashing facilities shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing and be supplied with hand cleanser and single-use paper towels in dispensers
  • Supply handwash sink in beverage area
  • Observed containers of food in walk-in containing cooled food in thick amounts, such as beans in pot about 10 inches deep
  • Potentially hazardous food that has been prepared/heated shall be rapidly cooled (if not held at or above 135 degrees)
  • After heating or hot holding, PHF shall be cooled from 135 degrees to 70 degrees within 2 hours and from 70 degrees to 41 degrees or below within 4 hours
  • To achieve rapid cooling, shall use any of approved methods listed in HSC, Section 114002.1 (inspector explained methods)
  • Observed cutting boards in need of resurfacing and unsanitary to sight
  • Observed food prep table (across from ice machine) in need of cleaning and sanitizing
  • All food contact surfaces (boards, utensils, trays) shall be maintained clean to sight and touch
  • Observed food facility prepares ceviche (cured fish and shrimp using lemon) without any notification (in writting required) to consumer that ceviche is not cooked (per HSC 114004)
  • Food facility shall provide written notification (in menu or conspicuously posted sign) stating that ceviche is cured/cooked in lemon juice.
12/22/200973
No violation noted during this evaluation. 1/5/200996

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