El Jefe's Taqueria

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Walk-in unit slow leaking from the top contained with metal container under. It is inspected and scheduled for repair.Repair properly.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Guacamole at sandwich unit in serving line registered 46F. Chill properly before placing it for cold holding and mantain at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Chicken placed on shelves above cooking line registered 125F. PIC stated it had just been place there and removed it for immediate reheating at 165F. Mantain all TCS foods for hot holding at 135F or above. Provide more hot holding capacity if necessary.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Walk-In refrigerating unit slow leaking water from the ceiling contained with metal container. Repair.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at serving line blocked with a large chip container stored in front of it. Remove.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
  Inspector note: Three Bay Sink filled with soiled utensils and not set up. Provide proper storage for soiled utensils/equipment.
  code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 22, 2023: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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