Meson Del Taco

February 3, 2021 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP DEBRIS INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
    code 16
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    code 38
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE(FORKS,KNIVES,SPOONS ETC)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    code 45
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. • OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK ON BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AND ALONG THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: INDSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 24, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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