Amelia's Taqueria

July 30, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)

Inspector note: Salad open top unit is 44 F The food on the unit it 41 F and below
code 590.004/4-502.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Provide today's exterminators IPM report and a report stated that the ceiling tiles where activity was noted tiles have been replace along with the exclusion of means of entry Exteminator stated there are old rodent droppings in the drop ceilings
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Replace all stained and discolored ceiling tiles - Per the exterminator there are old droppings in the drop ceiling - Upstairs kitchen/prep/ware washing and throughout basement prep/ware washing and storage areas
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(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: Pass
(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: Pass
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: Pass
(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: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Sanitizing test kits expired in August 2025
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Prohibition-Jewelry (C)

Inspector note: Food handlers are wear jewely
code 590.002/2-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
Food Labels (C)

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

Inspector note: Heavy black build up on pots and pans
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 20, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 18 previous findings did not recur.

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