Jerk Taco Man

February 9, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SETTING UP THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO SANITIZING AGENT WAS IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON THE PROPER SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 8Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NUMEROUS BOXES AND BAGS OF TRASH ON THE GROUND, DUMPSTERS ARE OVERFLOWING, OTHER ITEMS OBSERVED IN REAR SUCH AS CRATES, WATER BOTTLES AND BUCKETS. MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AS IT AIDS IN PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 15, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 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 A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #33 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIP,ENT, SHELVING UNITS ALL COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, DEEP FRYER, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, FREEZERS WINDOW SILLS GLASS ON PREMISES. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. #35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED DAMANGED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS, WALL TILES WALLBASE OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT. #36 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. #38 MUST CLEAN GREASE AN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. #40 MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS. #41 MUST ELEVATE, ORGANIZE, REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT AND FURNACE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS. • ONE DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR DOOR TO COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS. • OBSERVED PLASTIC TUB COOLERS WITH MEAT USED FOR MARINATING IN UNSANITARY CONDITION. TUBS WERE UNCLEAN AT TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS. • OBSERVED MOP BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNCLEAN AND MOP BUCKET EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN BOTH TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN FLOORS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 28, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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