Viva Mexican Restaurant, 4531 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VIVA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 4531 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: 515-314-2551
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Poisonous or toxic material containers
    Observation: dishsoap bucket reused for salsa storage -- product was voluntarily discarded
  • Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing.
    Observation: thermometers not provided inside all coolers
  • Mechanical warewashing equipment, hot water sanitizing temperatures
    Observation: dishmachine not sanitizing
  • PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
    Observation: walk-in 46-50*F -- manager adjusted temp
  • A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods
    Observation: thin tip thermometer not provided
  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Observation: items stored in handsink -- corrected
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation: test strips not provided for sanitizer
09/11/2014Routine
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Observed raw ground pork stored above raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Corrected at time of inspection.
09/26/2013Routine
  • Shellstock, maintaining identification
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
07/03/2013Routine
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    Observed main prep table holding at 58*.
06/27/2013Routine
  • Returned food and re-service of food
    Observed exposed salsa being re-served to customers. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • Self-draining equipment including
    sinks, drainboards, and equipment compartments
  • Handwashing signage
    Observed no handwashing signs posted at handsinks.
  • Frozen PHF/TCS foods are properly slacked and thawed
    Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observed floor tiles missing in area around fryers. Observed ceiling tiles not properly installed around hood system. Observed lights not properly shielded in kitchen area.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observed refried beans, cooked ground beef and cut tomatoes not properly datemarked in walk-in cooler.
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    Observed main prep cooler holding at 50*. All food was moved to walk-in cooler and establishment will also use ice for a few items in top portion of cooler to maintain 41* or below. PIC called service company during inspection. Observed small cooler next to oven holding at 80*. Cooler had been unplugged. All food was voluntarily discarded and cooler was plugged back in.
  • Duties of PIC
    Establishment does not have employee health policy in place.
  • Light bulbs, protective shielding
    Observed floor tiles missing in area around fryers. Observed ceiling tiles not properly installed around hood system. Observed lights not properly shielded in kitchen area.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observed general cleaning needed throughout establishment including dish room.
  • Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
    Observed food employee handle tortilla chips with bare hands. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed food employee handle bar fruit with bare hands. Corrected at time of inspection.
06/18/2013Routine
  • PHF/TCS food that is cooked and cooled on premises is reheated within 2 hours to 165°F or above for 15 seconds for hot holding
    Observed beans not properly being re-heated to 165* within 2 hours. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • No direct connection between sewage system and from culinary equipment
    Observed prep sink with direct plumbing connection used to thaw chicken. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • Handwashing sink equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100° F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
    Observed no hot water available at bar handsink. Observed handwashing signs still not posted at handsinks.
  • Common name-working containers
    Observed toxic spray bottles not properly labeled. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • Light bulbs, protective shielding
    Observed floor tiles next to fryers still not in good repair. Observed light shields missing in kitchen.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observed floor tiles next to fryers still not in good repair. Observed light shields missing in kitchen.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observed no hot water available at bar handsink. Observed handwashing signs still not posted at handsinks.
  • Linens- cleaning and storage
    Observed table mounted can opener not kept clean. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed food utensils stored in unclean container.
  • Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
    Observed food employee handling taco shell and toppings with bare hands. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observed table mounted can opener not kept clean. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed food utensils stored in unclean container. --Observed wire shelving next to fryer not kept clean. Observed chip container lids not kept clean.
04/10/2013Routine

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