Rockin Taco

May 13, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED HOW TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT USE(WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE,100 PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO58983-17
code 8Priority
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 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES.IN BOTH PREP ARES ,IN STORAGEUNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK (30 OR MORE DROPPINGS).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED AND SHOWED TO OWNER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO58984-18
code 18
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED,FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WATER PIPE NOT CONNECTED.INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE PLUMBING AND TO USE EXPOSED SINK IN FONT PREP AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO58983-17
code 26
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.PROVIDE A SPLASH QUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH -EAST SIDE).
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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.ALSO PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD UP).ALL SHELVES IN PREP BOTH AREA MUST BE CLEAN.DETAIL CLEAN EXPOSED HAND SINK (FRONT PREP AREA)GRIME BUILD UP.
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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE).
code 34
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND SHELVES IN BOTH PREP AREA.SEPARATE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS,ALSO PROPERLY STORE FOAM FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS USED TO STORE FOOD FOR COSTUMERS.
code 41

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