Lazo's Tacos

November 19, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND SHELVING AT THE FRONT BAR AREA PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 55 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONALM PEST CONTROL SERVICES NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE.
    code 32
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 6, 2015: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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