Amc Mercado 20 Theatres

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Some unused equipment observed to be stored by main kitchen check area okay and in concession stand. [CA] Remove unused equipment from food areas to keep facility free of clutter.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

1)In freezer observed to have ice build up around door. [CA] Ensure walk in freezer doors seal all the way and maintain freezer in good repair. 2)Walk in cooler observed to have small leak of blue fluid. [CA] Repair walk in cooler condenser and maintain in good condition.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Two food handler cards observed to be expired. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors and floor sink around both sets of soda machine and icee machine observed to have food debris. Floors under pop corn observed to have kennels scattered on the floor.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Rodent droppings observed to under soda machines by lower numbered theaters. Per operator, produced work orders from rentokill pest control services with multiple services from the past month. Per operator he is unsure if they have regularly routine pest control for monitoring and prevention. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of rodent droppings. Continue to monitor for new signs of vermin. Provide last pest control report for kitchen area to inspector by email.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Test stripes for sanitizer by back 3-comp sink observed to have been soaked in water and no longer usable. [CA] Provide test stripes at 3-comp sink for sanitizer to ensure proper chemical concentration.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

1 door upright freezer in the back corner of food prep area observed to have a torn gasket. [CA] Replace gasket to 1 door upright freezer and maintain in good repair.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors of kitchen observed to be wearing away have pits. [CA] Repair floor and maintain in good condition.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Containers of food observed to be stored directly on floor in cage in the back area. [CA] Keep food stored at least 6" off of ground to prevent contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.