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El Rey Del Taco & Burritos

January 12, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOCK ON BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES AND VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR RPELACE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AND HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEST FREEZER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTDATED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR VACCINATIONS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRY NOR INSIDE OF BUSINESS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 29, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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