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Taco Joint

January 18, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -BAR HAND SINK -CUSTIMER/ENPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 10Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS),: -COOKED CHILLED BLACKED BEANS, IN 1 PLASTIC CONTAINER -CHIPOTLE MAYO SAUCE, STORED IN 3 PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE -MASHED BLACK BEAN SAUCE, STORED 2 IN PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE -LEMON CREAM DRESSINGS, STORED IN 1 PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE, ETC., STORED IN FRONT COOK LINE PREP COOLER/AREA, NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE STORED IN BULK CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT WASH SINK TWIST VALVE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN TWIST VALUE AT SANITIZING SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2214119, DATE 9/10/18, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, FROM 9/10/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 10, 2018: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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