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Taqueria El Palmar

September 10, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings3
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND THEN PLACING THEM DIRECTLY IN A CLEAN STORAGE RACK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM).
code 8Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: FOUND MEAT IN THE REFRIGERATOR STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. • FOUND A CONTAINER OF CACTUS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS AWAY FROM DUMP SINK TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION.
code 30
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND BLOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2014: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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