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Taqueria El Charro

October 27, 2016 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM FOIL, AND GROCERY BAGS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF ALL. THE USE OF CARDBOARD, FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD OR TO USE ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ARE PROHIBITED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER DINING AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; HALLWAY WHERE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA ARE NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. CEILING VENTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE GRAFFITI OFF WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: METAL STEAM THERMOMETERS NEEDED ON SITE. PLEASE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 12, 2016: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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