Pacos Tacos

August 5, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS IN WALK IN COOLER BEANS 49.8 F 8/4/10,DESEBRABA 44.9 F 8/3/10,PORK SKINS 51.2 F 8/4/10,BARBACOA 66.3 F - 68.5 F 8/4/10.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW,ALSO STORE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING & STORING.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX. 100 LBS. $300.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY IN WHICH I OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS SERVING THEMSELVES COOKED CARNITAS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT.GAVE HAND OUT INFORMATION ON NO SELF SERVICE OF CARNITAS ON 1/21/09 AND CARNITAS PREPARATION GUIDELINES STATES DO NOT ALLOW SELF SERVICE OF THIS PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER TO SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS.
code 16
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 30 IN BASEMENT AND POOLING & STANDING WATER ON FLOOR & IN BUCKETS & MATTER COVERING FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM AND A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO CURRENT STATE LICENSE,MSDS,NO MAP.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK WITH DOCUMENTS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE WATER,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/10.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER., WALL OUT LET UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,WALL VENT,FAUCET HANDLES IN TOILET ROOM.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLD & HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 40

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