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Jerk Taco Man

May 5, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. • 4-501.12 OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
code 47
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-202.18 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554708 DATED ON APRIL 22ND 2022. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN OFFICE AREAS; APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR DUMPSTER DOOR; ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES WHERE MICE DROPPINGS ARE PRESENT. PRIORITY VIOLTION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on May 2, 2022: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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