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Taco Spot

July 15, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 57.3F AND PREP COOLER 62.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
code 2Priority
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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, LEDGES, AND AROUND WATER HEATER IN FURNACE, ROOM. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR SOUTH STORAGE AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR NORTH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PROVIDE SCREENS FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONLY SMALL BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO SUBMERGE LARGEST FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL.
code 24
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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