Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical
  Inspector note: 3-202.18 (B, C, D): SHELLSTOCK TAG RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE AND ARE OUT OF ORDER. THE FACILITY MUST HOLD SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.
  code 14Priority
• ⚠️Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
  Inspector note: 3-307.11: BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE IT WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
  code 39
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
  Inspector note: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN COOKLINE AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.
  code 41
• 🛠️surfaces / setup not up to code
  Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
  Inspector note: 4-101.19: FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
  code 47
• 🚿plumbing acting up
  Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: 4-602.13: THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
  code 49
• 🚻bathroom / plumbing issues
  Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
  Inspector note: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG USED TO FIX HOSE AT MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.
  code 51
• ⚠️Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
  Inspector note: 6-303.11: LIGHTING IN THE SODA BOX STORAGE AREA NEAR COOKLINE IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT, SO THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISIBLE.
  code 56
• ⚠️All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
  Inspector note: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
  code 57
• 🥜allergen training missing
  Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
  Inspector note: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
  code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 5, 2022: 9 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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