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Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

September 6, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chicken taquitos 47F salsa mixture 70F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. CFPM voluntarilly discarded product out of temperature .
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Establishment serving ice cream without a frozen desert license. Provide.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Citrus squeezing machine with caked on food soils on components. Clean to remove. Ensure the unit is washed/rinsed/sanitized/air dried every four hours.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Heavy presence of fruit flies in establishment. Provide updated pest control IPM report upon reinspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Cookline reach in cooler with a holding temperature of 47F. Repair to hold @ 41F or below. PIC removed foods out of temperature in unit and voluntarily discarded.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Observed cases of limes being stored on top of inverted bread racks in basement with open ceiling in front of spinkler valve. Remove. Store foods in protected areas. Discontinue storing or preparing foods in unfinished basment. Raw bar without sneeze guard/barrier between public and foods displayed. Provide adequate barrier for food protection.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Cabinet under wait station appears to be rotted. Repair/replace to maintain smooth durable cleanable and non porous. Raw bar without sneeze guard/barrier between public and foods displayed. Provide adequate barrier for food protection.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Handsink in basement inoperable. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap at wait station handsink. Provide. Maintain all handsinks throughout fully stocked with soap & paper towels and proper signage.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Standing water on basement floors. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Open ceiling above basement ice machine. Provide smooth durable non porous easily cleanable smooth surface ceiling above ice machine.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: Cookline hood with two bulbs out. Basement walkin dimly lit. Replace light bulbs provide additional lighting for basement walkin cooler.
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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