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El Taconazo Jr.

October 4, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings14
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 5Priority
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 23
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 25
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    code 37
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: 3-307.11: OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A VERY SMALL SPLASH GUARD THAT DOES NOT PROTECT THE FOOD ON THE PREP TABLE ADJACENT. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD THAT ADEQUATELY PROTECTS FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.
    code 39
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: 4-501.11(A): MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. • 4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST REPLACE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 4-602.13: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION DRIPPING FROM THE SHELF THAT IS NEXT TO THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: 5-205.15(C): OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WASHBOWL IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • 5-203.13: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SITE.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: 6-501.19: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS FOR THE TOILET ROOMS.
    code 53
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: 5-501.110: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED ONTO THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND WAS DRIPPING OFF THE BOX INTO A PUDDLE OF GREASE ON THE GROUND. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DETAIL CLEANING THE GREASE BOX AND AREA AROUND THE GREASE BOX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 6-203.13: OBSERVED FLOOR COVING PEELING OFF OR MISSING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. • 6-501.11: OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION AND THE KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 2, 2018: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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