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Taco Mex

August 25, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Large pot of beef soup on table at 115 F. Hot foods should be held et 140F or above. Keep hot as discussed.Soup was out for two hours and then brought back up to temperature.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Salmon and cod being -stored in the same container. Discontinue and store separately as discussed.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: No disclosure or reminder Provide.
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity in light panels. Call Pest Control Company A-S.A. P.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Label all food products to identify product properly.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Keep all opened foods covered during storage. Do not store food products under unfinished ceilings.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Spoons and spatulas being shred in stagnant water Discontinue and store as discussed.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Bowls being used as scoops. use scoops with handles.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Flip top lid on freezer in basement is broken. Repair as needed
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clear outside of all storage bins from visible soils. Clean inside of ail refrigeration units from old food soils
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Inspector note: Clean spoons and spatulas being stored in between pipes and wall. Store in a clean area .
code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout kitchen from visible stains and soils especially under equipment
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Back screen door is broken. Repair as needed. • Missing ceiling tiles in basement above food storage shelves. Replace.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clean walls in kitchen from all visible dirt dust and debris
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Keep back area clear from old beer cases and loose debris. Keep all personnel clothing out of the kitchen and stored in a segragated area.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 23, 2008: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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