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Su Taqueria Thaly's Restaurant

May 20, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLER. ALSO, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE (NEXT TO SIDE DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG.---------MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALL).--------MUST RESEAL WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE 2 WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, ELECTRICAL BOX AND CONDUITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.---------MUST REPLACE OR LEVEL MISSING FLOOR TILE (AROUND GREASE BOX) AND MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING WALL INSIDE BASEMENT 2 WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 5, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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