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Super Taqueria Vallarta

June 2, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE (INSPECTION REPORT #250327, ISSUED 05-26-2010). VIOLATION #18 - FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.-----NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.----FOUND OVER 10 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL (FRONT PREP). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
code 14Priority
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: VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA).
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.-----MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND DISH WASHING AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS IN REAR AREA.----MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR LEADING TO WASHROOM.-----INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN FOOD PREP AREA, WALL NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPENING ON WALL AROUND PIPE INSIDE WASHROOM.------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WASHROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA.-----MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 26, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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