Amelia's Taqueria

July 20, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings19
critical findings3

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Failed findings

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Food handlers multitasking wearing same disposable gloves - Not washing hands before donning on clean glove Informaiton provided on proper glove use
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Salad/sandwich prep 49 F Cheese 49 F Guacamole 49 F All TCS foods have been removed and place on ice and into the walk in unit PIC contacted owner during inspection to call refrigeration complany
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation-Storage (P)critical

Inspector note: Hand soap dispenser is stored above food prep table
code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple priority priority foundation and core violation noted on inspection
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Sanitizing test kits expired in August 2025
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence rodent dropping on floor under and behind all equipment in Kitchen/Serving area/Cooking/Ware washing/storage including the basement Provide full extermination and Intergrated pest management report dated from today through reinspection INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT - Also known as IPM IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): *Inspectionof premises including all faux ceiling walls etc. *Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest infestation *Determination of the extent of the pest problem *Appropriatetreatment *Action plan for correction including follow up An IPM reporting system will ensure better communication between you and your pest control company. Only licensed pest control operators may apply pesticides in a food establishment. Food establishment owners operators and employees are prohibited from applying any pesticides
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibition-Jewelry (C)

Inspector note: Food handlers are wear jewely
code 590.002/2-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food items in boxes are not raise 6" above the floor in basement
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Ice machine in basement is draining into food prep sink - Properly plumb Per PIC produce wash is no longer using and the dispenser is from a previous vender - Remove from wall
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (C)

Inspector note: Food storage containers are not labled
code 590.003/3-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Heavy black build up on pots and pans
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: 3 door salad unit on prep/cooking line door gaskets are in disrepair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Heavy build up food debris and grease on all cooking equipment throughout all cooking areas
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Pots pans food containers are not inverted and are stacked wet
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Soils on walls attachments throughout prep/ware washing/storage included basement Soils on floor under and behind all equipment throughout prep/ware washing/storage included basement Ceiling vents in both bathrooms are dusty
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mops brooms etc are not raised 6" above the floor on hook or bracket
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Unnecessary articles are stored at steps to rear egress Unnecessary articles/equipment/clutter in ware washing and in basement prep/ware washing areas
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Missing/loose ceiling tiles in basement prep/ware washing and storage areas Openings in ceiling in basement prep/ware washing and storage areas Glue board on bottom step basement Rust on chest type freezers Floor throughout basement prep/ware washing and storage is not smooth durable and easily cleanable
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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