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Penelope's Vegan Taqueria

July 8, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12---OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THE DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-501.19--OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON SAID WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 6, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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