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Amelia's Taqueria

May 24, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)

Inspector note: Current Three Bay sink is demaged hole blocked with plastic tape. New three bay sink is aquired and according to PIC will be installed this week depending on availability of plumber. Repair or replace.
code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Prep sink at prep area upstairs with a soap dispenser installed next to it. Remove.
code 590.006/6-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Rice in hot holding unit at serving line registered 59F. Unit 163F. PIC stated he had just placed it without reheating it less than 30 minutes ago. He placed it on the stove top for immediate reheating to 165F. Reheat properly before placing for hot holding.
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and proper reheating of TCS foods for hot holding.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed employee washing equipment without setting up three bay sink. Rinse bay filled with soiled equipment. Later when I asked employee to set up three bay sink he did so without cleaning properly the three bay sink. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize) in three bay sink.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at the lower level has pipe draining in it. Remove pipe and install properly. • Several trays and equipment placed in front of handsink at prep area. Remove keep accessible all the time.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Boxes with chips stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Trays with meat products stored on the floor of walk-in unit at the lower level. Elevate properly. Two plastic containers with rice covered with lids that dont cover properly the containers. Provide proper enclosed containers.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Boxes with single use take out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Metal pan covers stored against the wall at prep area handsink. Remove and store properly.
code 590.004/4-904.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor at lower level with gaps. Paint to seal it properly or repair. Floor at carbonated drinks area at lower level missing tiles. Repair.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: CO2 tanks for carbonated drinks not secured/chained. Secure properly.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 17, 2022: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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