Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio

January 4, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings19
critical findings5

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF DEMONSTRATION."PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL PLASTIC BOTTLES AND KNIFES , ALSO OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SOAPY WATER AND BRUSHES INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ARTICLES FROM HAND SINK AND KEEP IT ACCESSIBLE ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE SLICING LIMES AND THEN PICKING UP GRASP WITH BARE HAND AND PUTTING IN TO PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS. MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOOD.PRODUCT DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED $ 1.00 .PRIORITY VIOLATION.7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,"ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE MARKED BY PRODUCTION DATE.MUST MARKED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND USE BY DATE .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ,DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENU. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005.NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED REPACKAGED CAKES STORED FOR SALE IN 3 DOOR GLASS COOLER WITH OUT LABELS.MUST BE LABELED WITH PROPER INFORMATION.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE DOOR IS MISSING AND FACILITY USES PLASTIC BAG FOR COVER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEES DO NOT WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORE RACK
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST INVERT AND STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS IN UPRIGHT POSITION
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT DOOR SEALS ON REACH UNDER COOLER AND STAND UP COOLER ARE BROKEN , MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED DOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET , UNUSED KETTLE,SHELVING UNITS PREP TABLES ETC.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3-5 INCH OPENING ON DAMAGED CRACKED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER LID . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .PRIORITY VIOLATION .7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 16, 2017: 19 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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