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Yellow Door Taqueria

October 7, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Various toippings for tacos located in the open air cooler in the main kitchen with elevated temperatures of 59F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Raw meats inside of the under the stove top cooler with an elevated temperature of 61F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods not at the appropriate temperature to be removed and placed back under proper refrigeration to enusure no bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked chicken and beef observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Meats were removed at the time of the inspeciton and reheated on the stove top (165F) to ensure no bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink located basement preparation area observed being blocked by a fan placed on top of it. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible during operational hours
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sanitizing buckets set up at the different preparation stations but not registering any sanitizer. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Previously frozen packaged meats observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Open air cooler storing various foods/toppings doesn not appear to be functioning properly. 4 Drawer under the stove top cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the units are able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All foods to be removed at the time of the inspection and placed into a refrigeration unit that is operating below 41F.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Innterior of the single door Blodgett oven located in the basement preparation room with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past espiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 7, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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