Cucos Mexican - Restaurant, 5048 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: CUCOS MEXICAN - Restaurant
Address: 5048 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA
Parish: Jefferson
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/22/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
10/22/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/22/2012Complaint
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • An easily accessible and readable data plate is not affixed to the ware washing machine.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
04/03/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
  • Clean linens are not free from food residue and other soiled matter.
  • Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
03/12/2012Routine
  • Lighting intensity in consumer self service, handwash, warewashing or equipment and utensil storage or toilet room is not at least 20 foot candles.
04/14/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • The grease trap is not easily accessible for cleaning and/or is not serviced.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Lighting intensity in consumer self service, handwash, warewashing or equipment and utensil storage or toilet room is not at least 20 foot candles.
  • Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
04/06/2011Routine
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
09/15/2010Reinspection
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
03/25/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Quaternary ammonium solution concentration for warewashing is not 200 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
02/24/2010Routine
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
08/10/2009Routine

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