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Amelia's Taqueria

July 22, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Walk-in cooler in basement: cases of raw chicken stored above cases of raw beef. Store raw meats according to final cooking temperature requirements. Possibly designate one shelf for raw chicken only. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: One 3 gallon container of cooked balck beans dated from previous day holding at 55F in upstairs walk-in cooler. Two 5 gallon containers of queso sauce dated from previous day holding at 55F in basement walk-in cooler. Discarded by PIC. Review cooling methods with staff- spread out dense foods maximize surface area do not cover while hot use ice baths cool in metal instead of plastic. Sample cooling chart provided. Use a thermometer to monitor cooling temperatures.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC needs to retrain staff on correct and effective cooling processes and monitor tempertaures of cooked foods. Multiple items on menu are complex: cooked cooled reheated for hot holding. Staff must be trained on the steps for cooling and reheating and checking temperatures. Train staff on proper storage of raw meats: chicken below beef and pork. Recommend having another cook receive Food Protection Certification.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Low shelf in front of hand sink in kitchen. Sinks must be accessible for staff to wash hands. Corrected on site.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink at register. Corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Large burners with rice and soils. Drip trays with debris. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Self-closing arm for employee bathroom is not attached to the door. Repair or replace as needed to provide self-closing door.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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