Yellow Door Taqueria

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Diced onions sauteed peppers cole slaw and cooked corn inside of the main kitchen cold holding unit with elevated temperatures between 57-60F. Shredded cheese in the 4 drawer cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. Discontinue and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods out of temperature to be removed and placed into a refrigeration unit that is below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no food thermometers available. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement preparation area. Address and provide up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Frozen seafood observed being thawed in stagnant water in the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Long cold holding unit in the main kitchen area does not appear to be working properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit is not to be used unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Small electric fryer observed being used in the main kitchen and not under any type of suppression system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Lower shelf of the True freezer in the basement preparation area with food spills and visible soils. Defrost and clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 26, 2022: 7 previous findings did not recur.

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