Costa Vida @ Foothill, 1336 S Foothill Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: COSTA VIDA @ FOOTHILL
Address: 1336 S Foothill Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Phone: (801) 582-7873
Restaurant type: Restaurants: non-plated
Risk level: Risk Level 3
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 10/15/2015
Score
91

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Inspection findings

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  • Food containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. (1 penalty point)
  • Critical: ROP area is not seperated from normal prep area to prevent contamination. ROP is not limited to employees specially trained. Leftovers are being re-packaged (ROP) against HACCP plan. No Managerial control over ROP (3 penalty points)
    4 occurences.
  • Food equipment is not being air dried before being nested together. (1 penalty point)
  • The 3-compartment sink faucet is leaking. (1 penalty point)
  • Various floor surfaces are damaged. Various walls are damaged. ceiling tiles are missing Areas of the floor are missing grout. (1 penalty point)
    4 occurences.
  • Facility is not following haccp plan. Left overs are being re-packaged this is not in accordance with the approved HACCP plan. (1 penalty point)
  • The entrance lacks "No Smoking" signage. (1 penalty point)
10/15/2015Routine91Advise & Educate
  • Critical: Raw meat is stored above ready-to-eat foods in the make table. (6 penalty points)
  • Critical: cooked steak is being held at 115°F in a warmer. (6 penalty points)
  • Critical: A consumer advisory is not provided in the printed menu for animal foods that may be served undercooked. (6 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are made of unsealed wood. (1 penalty point)
  • Critical: The interior of the ice machine is unclean. Interior surfaces of the ventilation hood are unclean. (6 penalty points)
    2 occurences.
  • Critical: persons making tortilas block hand sink from being used. Handwash sink is blocked. (3 penalty points)
    2 occurences.
  • The 3-compartment sink faucet is leaking. (1 penalty point)
  • Areas of the floor are missing grout. ceiling tiles are missing (1 penalty point)
    2 occurences.
  • Ceiling air vents are dusty. (1 penalty point)
1/21/2015Routine69Advise & Educate
  • Bowls are used for food scoops and are stored inside food containers. (1 penalty point)
  • Wet wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizer solution. (1 penalty point)
  • Food in the storage room is not covered to prevent contamination. Dough not covered to prevent contamination from hand sink. (1 penalty point)
    2 occurences.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are made of unsealed wood. (1 penalty point)
  • The 3-compartment sink is not sealed to the adjacent wall. (1 penalty point)
  • Critical: The interior of the ice machine is unclean. (6 penalty points)
  • Fan covers in the walk-in cooler are dirty. (1 penalty point)
  • Ceiling air vents are dusty. (1 penalty point)
7/11/2014Routine87Advise & Educate
  • There is no certifed or registered food safety manager. (1 penalty point)
  • Critical: Employees personal beverages are not separated from food preparation areas. (3 penalty points)
  • Food containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. (1 penalty point)
  • In-use utensils are stored with handles in contact with food. (1 penalty point)
  • A container of food is being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. (1 penalty point)
    Corrected on site.
  • Critical: Cooked chicken is being held out of temperature control at 108 °F on a counter. (6 penalty points)
  • Food is being stored in grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. (1 penalty point)
  • Food equipment is not being air dried before being nested together. (1 penalty point)
  • The 3-compartment sink is not sealed to the adjacent wall. (1 penalty point)
  • Hand sinks in the kitchen lack hand washing signage. (1 penalty point)
    Corrected on site.
  • An employee purse is stored on a shelf with food equipment. (1 penalty point)
  • The floor tiles are damaged in front of the three compartment Sink. (1 penalty point)
  • The floor/wall juncture lacks coving under the three compartment sink and at the wall across from the walk-in cooler.. (1 penalty point)
  • Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment are stored on the premises. (1 penalty point)
2/14/2013Routine79Advise & Educate
  • Unable to document that the certified food safety manager is registered with SLVHD. (1 penalty point)
  • Critical: The cook chill food temperatures are not being examined for proper operation twice daily. (6 penalty points)
  • Critical: The interior of the ice machine is unclean. (6 penalty points)
  • Critical: The hand sink is blocked. (3 penalty points)
    Corrected on site.
  • The employee restroom handsink lacks paper towels. (3 penalty points)
3/5/2012Routine81Advise & Educate
  • The certified manager is not registered with SLVHD. (1 penalty point)
  • Critical: The shrimp and salsa are being held from 45-47 F in the make table. (6 penalty points)
  • Critical: Cook chill food temperatures are not being examined twice daily. (6 penalty points)
  • There are no hand drying towels at the handsinks. (3 penalty points)
  • A handwash sign is not at each handsink used by employees. (1 penalty point)
9/22/2011Routine83Advise & Educate
  • Critical: Cook chill food temperatures are not being examined twice daily. (3 penalty points)
  • The 3-compartment sink is not sealed to the adjacent wall. (1 penalty point)
  • Gaskets are damaged on a refrigerator unit. (1 penalty point)
  • Cutting boards are scratched and scored and no longer easily cleanable. (1 penalty point)
  • Various ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. (1 penalty point)
  • Not all lights are shielded or shatterproof. (1 penalty point)
5/11/2011Followup92Advise & Educate

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