Taco Bell

October 5, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings0

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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: OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LEDGE OF THE FRYER IN THE INTERIOR. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL UNDER THE MENUS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.
    code 34
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 6, 2017: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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