Yellow Door Taqueria

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical
  Inspector note: Employee observed handling ready to eat produce in the basement preparation area with no gloves. Address and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in the main kitchen area being blocked by plastic container and barrel. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours. Sink was cleared at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Current Food Safety Certification on site with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date Certifications. No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops in the basement preparation area. Address and provide the proper sanitizing buckets.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Containers of meats and other food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on February 7, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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