Flash Taco -N- Underdogg

March 12, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. First floor walk-in cooler internal air temperature at 56.8 F and prep cooler internal air temperature at 62.2 F. Basement 2 door prep cooler internal temperature at 53.3 F, while all are storing potentially hazardous foods inside. Instructed manager that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on all three coolers.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 2 1/2 gallon of sour cream at 52.8 F in 1st fl W.I.C. and hot dogs 15 lbs at 50.2 F to 51.7 F in 2 door prep cooler and sausage at 51.1 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below in cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded, value $130.
code 3Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: Outside garbage area not cleaned, maintained or rodent proofed. Found outside garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage on top and on ground around dumpster. Over ten bags of garbage and food debris. Dumpster lids will not close, creating rodent nuisance. Instructed to have area maintained and dumpster lids tight fitting at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water on right side of 3 comp sink, water coming up middle and left side-cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Sinks, utensils, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor thru-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Tile coving not maintained in basement and wall under utility sink faucet. Instructed to seal all openings.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Faucet not maintained at both 3 comp sinks. Instructed to replace washer/faucet to prevent leaks. Basement exposed hand sink slow draining, repair to prevent.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not provide thermometer several coolers. instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecssary articles in basement. Instructed to remove unused items.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 14, 2011: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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