Taconazo El Original #1

September 22, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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 A FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (STEAK TACOS, SHREDDED LETTACE) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HOLDING A COOKED STEAK TACO AND ADDING SHREDDED LETTACE ON TOP WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS) ON MENU OR MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN DISHWARE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABOSRBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, ON, UNDERNEATH, AND ON THE LEGS OF ALL PREP TABLES, AND INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND THE FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • OBSERVED FACILITY USING WOOD PLATFORMS UNDERNEATH RUBBER MATS IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNSEALED WOOD FROM THE PREP AREA FLOORS AND PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED TRAINING AND KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 22, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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