Jerk Taco Man

April 13, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 52.5F, STEAK AT 53.6F, PORK AT 51.0F, HOT LINKS AT 51.0F, LAMB AT 52.3F, AND RIBS AT 66.5F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1000# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $4000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. MUST INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD ALONG BOTH SERVICE WALLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMERS. MUST INSTALL DESSERT COOLER IN BETWEEN WALL POSTS TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTRY INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, UNAPPROVED PIECE OF FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT (VACUUM TUMBLER) STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION FOR THE FOOD PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT CLEAN. THERE IS GARBAGE, LITTER AND BROKEN GLASS ON THE GROUND INSIDE OF THE ENCLOSED AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND AROUND THE ROOM WITH THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL THE AREA AROUND THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE PIPES LEAD INTO THE WALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL MISSING VENTILATION FILTERS FOR ALL 3 VENTILATION HOODS. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FUNNEL CAKE DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR USE UNDER VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38

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