El Prado Hotel

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Personal items (purses, bags) noted next to dry ingredient bins on shelf. [CA] Locate personal items in a designated shelf away from food.

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

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

In plain English

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

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Dish plate thermometer for the high temp dish machine measured at 150F. [CA] Maintain dish plate thermometer at 160F minimum. Manually sanitize food equipment at 3 compartment sink at 200 ppm quat ammonium. Chef contacted Ecolab during inspection.

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 separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed cooked shrimp below raw meat on mobile rack in walk in cooler. [CA] Store cooked shrimp/ready to eat food above raw meat. [COS]

In plain English

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

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Box of produce noted on floor in walk in. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of the floor on racks/shelving. [COS]

In plain English

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

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

All food handler cards have 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

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed a knife inside the hand sink. [CA] Do not store soiled utensils in the hand sink. Store soiled utensils at the ware washing sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw bacon above ready to eat food in prep unit across from the cook line. [CA] Store raw meat below ready to eat food.

In plain English

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