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Taqueria El Primo

February 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
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: Front (outermost) and rear doors not insect/rodent proof. Must seal openings to outside to prevent pest entry.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Accumulated grease and food debris on fryer and cooking equipment, interior of ice machine, cabinets. Must clean and maintain same.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Missing coving in women's washroom, coving in men's washroom in poor repair. Cracked and broken floor tiles in cooking area. Must repair and maintain same.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Water stained and damaged ceiling tiles in some areas. Dust accumulated on ceiling vents, must clean. Repair ceiling in basement by storage area. Accumulated grease in ventilation hoods, must clean. Walls by basement mop sink with peeling paint, must re-finish to be smooth and easily cleanable. cracked and broken wall tiles in kitchen areas. Must repair and maintain same.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Missing lightshields above rear produce storage. Must install lightshields ot shatter-resistant bulbs.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Some coolers/freezers missing conspicuously placed thermometers. Must provide thermometers by the door in all units. Must provide metal stem thermometer (0F-220F).
code 40
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Additional "no smoking" sign needed at front entrance.
code 70

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