Jerk Taco Man

April 30, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
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 TWO PREP AREA HANDSINKS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT TWO HANDSINKS THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED TWO HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO NO RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER. NO WATER COMES FROM EITHER FAUCET WHEN TURNED ON AND THERE IS A "DO NOT USE" SIGN ON ONE OF THE SINKS. ADDITIONAL HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR HOT-HOLDING STATION BEHIND SERVICE WINDOW WAS OBSERVED WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CAKE SLICES STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABELS ON PACKAGES CURRENTLY LIST NAME OF BUSINESS, FOOD ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS AND NET WEIGHT; MISSING BUSINESS ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. COCKROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS ALONG PREP AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK, UTILITY MOP SINK, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA INCLUDING CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRIES AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
code 56
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREMISES WITH 2019 CDPH SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PREP AREA THAT IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE SUMMARY REPORTS IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

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