Tasca Restaurant

January 8, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Raw calamari inside of single door cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. PIC to remove and place all potentially hazardous foods into a refrigeration unit that will be able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Shellstock ID
    Inspector note: Shell stock tags not available at the time of the inspection. Provide all shellstock tags for a minimum of up to 90 days.
    code 01-3-202.18** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Long cutting board on top of 2 door cooler visibly soiled and scoared. Clean to remove replace or resurface. Grill top next to fryer with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Thermometers Provided
    Inspector note: No food thermometers present at the time of teh inspection. Provide.
    code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Bagsof raw mussels being stored on the ground in the basement preparation area. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Coffee mug being used to dispense sugar. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Small single door cooler located in back of fryer does not appear to be operating at the appropriate temperature. Discontinue use until unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Door of coffin style freezer in basement broken. Repair or replace. Fan cover on condensor of walk-in cooler in basement missing. Replace.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: No equipment thermometer inside of single door cooler directly in front of fryer. Provide equipment thermometers for all refrigeration units.
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: No test kit available for dishwasher. Provide.
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths left out on counter tops. Discontinue and store wiping cloths in proper saniotizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Lower shelf under grill top heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Handle and interior portion of single door True cooler with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Storage rack directly next to the stove top visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Top of knife holder near dishwasher visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Clean ice scoop being stored on top of a visibly soiled ice machine. Discontinue and store clean and prorected.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No paper towels at basement hand sink. Provide.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor under stove top with heavy food soils and spills. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Wall near dishwasher in dis-repair. Address.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 20, 2012: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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