Amelia's Taqueria

December 17, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed knifes at the lower level soiled stored on magnetic strip. Observed not in use slicer at lower level with dried up food debris. Observed can opener at the lower level with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize all properly.
code 590.003/3-304.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed large amount of meat piled up in a deep tray inside cold holding unit (4 drawers) at cooking line. It registered 125F and PIC stated that it had been there for 15 minutes and placed ice on it. I also observed beans placed in deep plastic containers (registering 147) in room temperature at lower level. PIC placed it in ice bath upon my request. Perform proper cooling (time temperature method) all the time.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed pantain (110F) for hot holding placed in a metal container on another container which was on griddle. Observed the same thing with pork al pastor (132F). PIC placed them on the griddle for re-heating. Provide proper hot holding all the time.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed open drain pipe at lower level draining in metal tray. Provide proper insallation from a licensed plumber.
code 590.005/5-202.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper cooling hot holding and warewashing. Ensure that proper monitoring is performed.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector note: Three Bay Sink- Chlorine sanitizer registering much lower than 50ppm and filled not properly (2/3 of equipment surfaces for sanitizing out). Provide proper sanitizing solution and performe proper warewashing all the time.
code 590.004/4-501.114-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand Sink at lower level without paper towel. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Obsrved bags with beans and salt open for use and tight up. Place all bulk food container in enclosed commercial grade containers once open.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed several equipment at lower level on air drying rack with exterior soiled to the touch and sight. Wash properly to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Observed single service items stored on the floor at the office area lower level. Elevate properly.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Hand Sink at lower level without proper signage. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Observed traps with dead cocroaches on them . Ensure the they are removed with proper frequency. Provide a copy of latest IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on January 22, 2019: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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