El Jefe's Taqueria Of Northeastern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed food handlers multi tasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to prep wearing same disposable gloves
  code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation-Storage (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hand soap dispenser is located over food prep sink - Side prep
  code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Residue on handles of scoops tongs etc. from improper glove use Old label residue on food containers in storage and ware washing
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution Observed employees filling sanitizing bucket at 3 bay sink (sanitizer was 0 PPM) - corrected on site by PIC
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Plugs not holding in water at 3 bay sink (provide adequate plugs for each bay)
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
  Inspector note: Not allowing for proper air-drying - Food contact containers are stacked wet on drain board and storage shelving
  code 590.004/4-901.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Built up soils on floors under and behind equipment soils on walls and attachments - Prep/kitchen/cooking line and ware washing
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises at rear interior of establishment
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Rust on wire shelving along wall in prep/warewashing area Remove all bungee cords from holding food contacts as these are not food grade smooth non-porous and easily cleanable Low hot water pressure at 3 bay sink
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 27, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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