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Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

October 27, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Make the necessary changes to the menu items offered undercooked where needed
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Remove compromised cutting boards with deep lacerations and heavy soils that appear permenant
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Post current food safety and allergen certificates on site as discussed
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (C)

Inspector note: Ensure i.d. tags for the oysters are kept by the day week and month in chronological order and held for at least 90 days
code 590.003/3-202.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue storing knives in between soiled equipment on the cooking line
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up as discussed - seperate sanitizing stations for segragated areas of the kitchen - have one for the salad station area and another one where raw meats are being prepared
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - inside the fryolators exterior and interior of all refrigeration and freezer units exterior of all bulk food storage bins - shelving units inside the walk-in from alll food spills stains and soils
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all cutting surfaces are clean and sanitized before and after use-ensure the cutting areas are in a clean and designated location not in odd locations such as under a stairway
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage of Soiled Linens (C)

Inspector note: Keep all soiled aprons and rags in a container / tote bag and keep it elevated off the floor to reduce potential rodent activity
code 590.004/4-803.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Discarded wiping cloths scattered around the kitchen - store as discussed
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all rusted areas and soils
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Teplace damaged areas of the ceiling in the kitchen where needed
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Fruit flies all around the floor drains and by the mop sink area address
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unused and broken equipment from the basement and anything not affiliated with the restaurant - will collect rodent activity
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 13, 2021: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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