El Nopal Restaurant, 167 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 - Delicatessen inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: EL NOPAL RESTAURANT
Address: 167 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
County: Nassau
Local health department: Nassau County
Restaurant type: Delicatessen
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 06/23/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
06/23/2015Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
01/09/2015Inspection
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
04/02/2014Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
01/22/2014Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
06/12/2013Re-Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
06/05/2013Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
03/25/2013Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
05/25/2012Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
12/22/2011Inspection
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
12/09/2011Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Insects, rodents present
04/15/2011Inspection
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
10/15/2010Inspection
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
02/23/2010Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
10/19/2009Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
02/09/2009Re-Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
02/04/2009Inspection

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