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El Rancho, Restaurant, Jamaica Ave, Queens, New York, USA
5 years ago
10513 Jamaica Avenue, 11418 New York, United States
Sanitary Violations
1) Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
2) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
3) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
4) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
5) Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Source: a816-restaurantinspection.nyc.gov
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Report date: Dec 4, 2023
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement and where needed
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 13 : must... See More clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout basement ,walk in freezer and cooler.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 13 : must remove excessive caulking from along walls and floors to be smooth and easily cleanable
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation from report #2437926 11/20/23 not corrected still observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings in rear prep area-in & on utensils inside of strainer on lower shelf of prep table,on floor under shelving unit in rear prep area. Rear dry food storage area- on floor in corner in between brooms. Basement- on floor under shelving units and hallway in adjacent area,shelving units throughout basement and a dead mouse on floor in motor room. Must remove droppings & dead mouse clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/4/23. (priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)
Source: chicago.gov See Less
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Vip Coffee, Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, USA
4 days ago
Date Closed: Nov 30, 2023
Reason for Closure:
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to... See More rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Source: New York City Environmental Health Department. See Less
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Date Closed: Nov 28, 2023
Reason for Closure:
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Establishment is not free of harborage... See More or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Source: New York City Environmental Health Department. See Less
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Report date: Nov 28, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink near the three-compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all hands used by food... See More employees and maintain.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in the reach-in coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding equipment and maintain.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 10 mouse droppings on the counter behind the pizza warmer in the front dispensing area. Also observed approximately 20 mouse droppings on the floor underneath the dry storage shelving units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pest. Recommended receiving additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect the food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor and maintaining.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed multiple food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food handling employees wear hair restraints to prevent contamination and maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed some food debris on the floor behind deep fryers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed one certified food service manager without allergen awareness training. Instructed the person in charge to obtain an allergen training certificate and keep on premises and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov See Less
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Date Closed: Nov 27, 2023
Reason for Closure:
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Live roaches in... See More facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Source: New York City Environmental Health Department. See Less
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