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Flash Taco/Underdog

December 10, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE 4 EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON THE GRILL. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 102F, BEANS AT 109F, AND BEEF AT 97F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, RICE AT 45F, BEEF AT 49F, AND CHEESE AT 49F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED WERE CUT TOMATOES AT 52F AND GUACAMOLE AT 52F INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN OUT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE TOP GRATE FOR THE IN-GROUND GREASE TRAP.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 53
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
code 57

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