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Taqueria El Ranchito

March 23, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH NORTH SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND APPROX: 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: 3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS. • 6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 10, 2022: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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