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El Taconazo Jr.

October 1, 2026 · Pass
clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN WITH HANDLE DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
    code 43
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 30, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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