SAN J O A Q U I Environmental Health Department
<br /> Food Program Official Inspection Report
<br /> Facility Name and Address: ESMERALDAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN REST, 1222 W COLONY RD, RIPON 95366
<br /> #21 Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
<br /> OBSERVATIONS:Bar hand sink,with only functional hot water pedal, has temp at 114F. Provide 10OF- 108F from faucet
<br /> today.
<br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:An adequate,protected,pressurized,potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times.
<br /> (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
<br /> #30 Food Storage/Display Properly Labeled
<br /> OBSERVATIONS: I observe raw meat containers are stored at the same shelves with ready to eat food containers in the
<br /> cooking area 4 drawer cooling unit and in the walk in cooler. Store raw meat at bottom shelves, ready to eat and cooked
<br /> food on top shelves at all times. Correct now. Corrected on site.
<br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6"
<br /> above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069(b))
<br /> #33 Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
<br /> OBSERVATIONS:Surface, under the griddle, in the cooking area, has grease and food debris. Clean surface today and as
<br /> needed.
<br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115(c))
<br /> #38 Approved/Sufficient Ventilation and Lighting
<br /> OBSERVATIONS: I observe some light tubes burned at the washing area and light is dim. Replace light tubes to provide
<br /> adequate light. Correct in 1 week.
<br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases,heat,grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by
<br /> the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6"beyond all cooking equipment.All areas shall have sufficient ventilation
<br /> to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window,an air shaft,or a
<br /> light-switch activated exhaust fan,consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1)Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas
<br /> to facilitate cleaning and inspection.Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored,served,prepared,and where utensils are washed
<br /> shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
<br /> #41 Plumbing Maintained;Approved Back Flow Device
<br /> OBSERVATIONS:Bar hand sink has unsecured water faucet. Secure faucet in 1 week.
<br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device,as required
<br /> by applicable plumbing codes. (114192)All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing
<br /> ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination,and shall be kept clean,fully operative,and in good repair. Any hose
<br /> used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials,labeled,properly stored,and used for no other purpose. (114171,
<br /> 114189.1, 114190, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)
<br /> FA0018417 PR0527204 SCO01 01/18/2024
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