Taqueria El Charo De San Francisco

September 4, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 16
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER OR IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
code 45
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.
code 46
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WASHING LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11 OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED CLOSED RECEPTACLES ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED OLD DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311407 DATED 8/27/29; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 27, 2019: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 13 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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