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Jerk Taco Man

August 8, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings6
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Observed 4 door prep cooler, at cook line, at improper temperature, 58.3F. Said cooler holds potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager that cold holding units must maintain proper temperatures; cold foods need to be held at 40F or lower at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: 1.5lbs Baked potatoes, 52.1F, 20lbs Raw Chicken, 55.2F, 11lbs, Ribs 55.2F, 1.5lbs Raw Shrimp, 59.2f and 20lbs, Raw Fish 59.2F. All said items were located in the 4 door cooler near the front cook line. Manager voluntarily discard and denatured a total of 54lbs of product, at a total value of $413.00. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be maintained to the proper temperature, 40F or lower for cold foods and 140F for hot foods. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
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 a total of 20 live house flies scattered- in the following areas: rear prep and front cook line/grill areas. Also observed back door open. Instructed manager to keep back door closed and/or screen proof back door, to prevent further fly activity and remove live flies on premise. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed food, grease and debris on floors throughout operation. Also observed missing floor tile at front entrance of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair, clean and maintain, said areas.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: NOTED LOOSE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 15, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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