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Mr. Taco Mex, Inc.

April 21, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST REMOVE ASTERICK FOR FULLY COOKED MENU ITEMS AND PROVIDE CORRECTED MENU REFLECTING CONSUMER ADIVSORY. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS AND BUCKETS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS BEVERAGE FOOD PREP AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER NEATH PREP TABLE,ON LOWER SHELF AT MOTOR AND TABLE OF SODA MACHINE.MAIN PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER AND GRILL TABLE.MIDDLE PREP AREA-INSIDE OF DRIP PAN ON BACKSIDE OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF,ON LEDGE OF MOTOR AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON TOP OF BOXES OF SODA ON POP CADDY.DISH WASHING AREA-BEHIND GREASE TRAP,ON LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE CABINETS.REAR PREP AREA-ON A BOX STORED ON SHELVING UNIT,INSIDE OF LINEN CABINET,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH STORAGE RACK,COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL,INSIDE LOWER SHELF OF 1-EYE STOVE.ELECTRICAL CLOSET-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET-ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELF.REAR HALLWAY-MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND CLUTTER.CHAIR STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S REINSPECTION 4/20/23. (PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, HOT HOLDING STATION INCLUDING SHELVING, STORED COOKWARE,UED AND UNUSED REFRIGERATION , CABINETS NEAR ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH POP DISPENSING STATION AND STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES,GRILLTABLES THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN TROFT. • 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR. MUST ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING HOLES UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AS WELL AS HOLES IN FURNACE ROOM . OBSERVED BROKEN AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY .INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-301.14 MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH HOOD. • 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 7, 2023: 6 findings recurred. 13 previous findings did not recur.

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