El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc.

June 8, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: Observed potentially hazardous foods being held at improper temperature for over 24 hours. Observed 25# of soup being held at 52.4F, 20# of refried beans being held at 104F, and 5# of salsa being held at 63.4F in the front walk in cooler. Observed 40# of refried beans being held at 118F in the rear walk in cooler. Facility stated all food were made the day prior. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Facility corrected during inspection by discarding the items. The items were reported to have a total value of aprox $200. Critical violation# 7-38-005(A)
    code 3Priority
  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: Observed evidence of pest activity on premise at time of inspection. Observed aprox 30 mouse droppings throughout the non-food dry storage area and aprox 50 mouse droppings throughout the dry food storage area. Must remove all droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain area. Recommended to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious violation# 7-38-020
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed raw wood shelving unit in the dry food storage area. Must provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable, surface for food contact surfaces.
    code 32
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed no working ventilation in women's toilet room. Must provide.
    code 38
  • Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Observed soiled linens being stored in a large pile on floor in non-food dry storage area. Must remove and properly store all linens.
    code 39
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Observed excess clutter on floor and shelves in non-food dry storage area. Must remove all unnecessary articles, organize, and maintain area.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 27, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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