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Taco Mex

January 6, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand wash sink at the serving line used to wash glasses and other equipment. Use for hand washing only.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper usage of hand wash sink.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Salmon being thawed in stagnant water. Thaw properly.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Hot Holding Unit-Rice stored on plastic shopping bag and placed on the hot holding unit. PIC discarded it voluntarily. Store properly in commercial grade equipment.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored inside very soiled sanitizer solution. Change properly and ensure that sanitizer levels are proper.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Prep Area - Wooden shelves soiled. Clean properly. Walk In Unit imterior and shelves soiled with food debris. Clean properly.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Hood Vent Sticker for both hoods expired. Provide a current one.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 29, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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