Taqueria El Charo De San Francisco

July 19, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED TOWELS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN. TOWELS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. BEEF-116.7F.4LBS.- PORK-86.7F. ON SIDE OF GRILL . PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.5LBS. $38.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 10 GALLONS RED SALSA-60.3F,80LBS. STEAK 48.9F-95.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.160LBS. $$210.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOKKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOOD LEDGE IN SUMP PUMP ROOM MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/19/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BARRIER OF SEPERATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION AS CUSTOMERS WALK INTO PREP AREA TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE SEPERATION/BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. • MUST ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND STEAM TABLE SHELF.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PREP TABLES , SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE BRICKS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLERS. • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CORRECT ONES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYERS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP COOLERS,ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT OVER UNUSED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,STAIR CASE LEADING TO BASEMENT UNDER CONVEYOR INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLERS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DOOR OF STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES WERE NEEDED,GAPS ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER ABOVE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56

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