El Pelon Taqueria

February 6, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings7

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Plaintains (cut) 59 F Jack Cheese 45 F Creme 61 & 69 F Guacamole 58 F Lettuce 44 F All foods in the temperature danger zone have been removed by Owner immediately
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw fish stored on salad/sandwich unit next to ready to eat foods - Corrected on site by PIC
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Observed food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves not changing gloves between handling RTE foods equipment etc. Observed food handlers not washing hands before putting on clean gloves. Owner took corrective action during inspection.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink access on cooking line blocked by food prep and rolling rack/shelving - Corrected on site
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: Quats sanitizer in 3 bay sink and wiping cloth solution 500 PPM - Per mfg. instructions quats shall be 200 PPM Corrected on site by owner - 200 PPM at time of recheck
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Person in charge Assignedcritical

Inspector note: No person in charge at time of arrival. Employee called owner per my request and the arrived during inspection.
code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by the certified food protection manager per code. The PIC shall over see day to day operations take immediate corrective action as needed and shall ensure establishment operates in a safe and sanitary manner and in compliance with the food code.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: TCS foods stored above fill line on prep unit - Corrected on site by owner Bottled beverages stored in Trash storage room
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Tongs stored on oven door handles - Corrected on site
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Broken food containers - Food prep/ware washing Worn cutting boards
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Built up soils on handles and exterior of bulk food containers - Basement Chest type freezer - Ice build up - Basement
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: Broken lid on waste receptacle - Unisex bathroom
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: Light fixture not working - Trash room
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Items stored on top of lockers - Basement
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 17, 2018: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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