Jerk Taco Man

July 15, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
code 9Priority
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 MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS AND WINDOW SCREEN AT AIR CONDITIONER NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND WINDOW SCREEN.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER SUCH AS (WASH MACHINE,BIKE,TREE BRANCHES,TABLE,B.B.Q.PITS)IN REAR YARD.ALSO GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LIDS OF BOTH GREASE CONTAINERS AND ON GROUND IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,DEEP FRYERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS ON PREMISES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS ,WALL TILES, WALLBASES,OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASESMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM.
code 41

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