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El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc.
August 20, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings14
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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staff working while sickcriticalOfficial wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal EventsInspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 47.8F, COOKED CACTUS AT 52.2F, CHEESE AT 48.2F, MILK AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 59F, COOKED RICE AT 60.1F, PORK AT 67.5F, REFRIED BEANS AT 59F, SALSA AT 54F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $1000. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE OF THE COOLERS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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consumer advisory missingOfficial wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked FoodInspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & HandledInspector note: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH THE WATER HEATER IN IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE-USE AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PROPER AREA.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. • OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS. MUST INSTALL FOR BOTH DOORS.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on June 15, 2018: 14 findings appeared for the first time.
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