De La Montana

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Inspections

1. May 20, 2026 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at the mop sink. I explained to the PIC that since they are hooking a hose up to the sink, it needs to have appropriate backflow prevention on it. The PIC indicated that they would install backflow prevention on the mop sink.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit was available for monitoring sanitizer concentration of the bleach sanitizer. I reminded the PIC that there needs to be appropriate, unexpired chlorine test strips to test the sanitizer concentration, and the PIC indicated that they would obtain them.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There was no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Per conversation with PIC, an employee is taking the course and preparing to pass the test. I explained to the PIC that they have 90 days for an employee to obtain and post a valid Certified Food Protection Manager certificate at the establishment, or the license will be voided. The PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Several shelves and work tables were fixed in place and not easily movable to allow for cleaning, but were not sealed to adjoining walls. I explained to the PIC that any equipment that is fixed in place needs to be sealed to adjoining walls for cleaning purposes, and the PIC indicated that they would have the equipment sealed.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink in food prep area was not non-hand operated. The PIC explained that he had attempted to find wrist-blade handles for the sink, but was told that they would not work for this sink. I explained that the PIC could also make the handwashing sink automated with a device, and the PIC indicated that he understood.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)