Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

June 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Ensure all shellfish tags are kept on site for a minimum of 90 days and in chrono ogical order as we disciussed during inspection
code 590.003/3-202.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: New paper menu is missing the consumer advisory on several items offered undercooked - Address as discussed
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Several cutting boards with deep lacerations - remove and replace where needed as they cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Ensure properly operating food thermometers are available on site in the kitchen
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins properly [ rice - pasta - sugar - salt - masa ]
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all scoopps for dispensing foods have proper handles and are stored with this handle facing outward - currently using plastic cups
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Thawing foods out in a large bowl filled with water - ensure water is moving so frozen protiens are noit in stagnant water
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Remove all splinytered and visibly burnt wooden spoons and small wooden cutting boards
code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean vents where needed especially above the char grill
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean exterior of all cooking equiopment on the line - inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins - exterior of all ware washing sinks - undercounter shelving units from all visible food spills stains and soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Linens (C)

Inspector note: Store clean linens away from the soiled linens to avoid confusion and possible contamination
code 590.004/4-801.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Maintain clean to reduce odors and potential drain flies
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors inside the kitchen as well as the basement stairway and basement flooring from all visible soils
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Remove all wooden pallets in the basement where rodents can gather
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 12, 2022: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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