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Taj Mahal
September 11, 2014 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
- failed findings9
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In PlaceInspector note: NOTED FOUL SMELLING MEAT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE TOP PORTION OF THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE. MUST DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN SOUND CONDITION.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back FlowInspector note: WASTE WATER APPEARED TO BE BACKING UP FROM THE SUMP PUMP IN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE STORAGE GARAGE. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER FROM PREMISES.
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Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090criticalInspector note: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE TOP PORTION OF THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. (CDPH WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THIS AREA DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS)
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXISTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE GREASE AND DEAD FLIES.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping QuartersInspector note: MUST REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND BUCKET CURRENTLY BEING USED
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on July 25, 2014: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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