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Taqueria El Molino

September 14, 2015 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND BACK ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS RODENT PROOFED IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED MARINATED PORK, DICED ONIONS, AND JALAPENOS IN CONTAINERS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINING FOR A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FLAT GRILL, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED OVER THE CARNITAS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED STOCK OF SODAS AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
code 42

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Compared with No Entry on September 1, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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