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Mago's Tamales & Taqueria
December 20, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings6
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirements during storage, preparation, and service. Found 5 gallon container of cooked beans at 64.4 F to 71.8 F that was cooked 12-19-2012. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below during storage. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $ 100.00, 5 gallons. Instructed manager on proper cooling method of 140 F to 70 F in 2 hours and 70 F to 40 F in 4 hours in shallow pans ice bath.
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hand hygiene slippingcriticalOfficial wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.Inspector note: Unhygienic practices observed with food handler. While standing at counter waiting for cashier to notified owner about inspection, observed 2 male employees eating food in front prep area. One of the males with low cut hair was eating food and used hand to put sope on grill and using other hand to turn bread on grill and lifting lid on foods thats cooking on grill without washing hands. Instructed cashier that employees are not to eat in food prep area and hands must be washed after all duties and before handling foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed handsink in prep area.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: Cutting board not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean or replace cutting board.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping QuartersInspector note: Employees toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Instructed to provide sink stoppers that fit drain at three compartment sink.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on February 28, 2012: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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