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Lacasa Del Pueblo Taqueria

September 2, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
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 MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SETUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK T0 WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533005 ON 4-17-15. 32-REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE. 35-CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. 38-REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. 41- STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 17, 2015: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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