El Macho Tacos

February 18, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINET, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY AREA AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PUT BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT FIT THE DRAINS PROPERLY SO THAT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT CAN BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
    code 38

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