Taqueria Hacienda Tapatia

June 8, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 12Priority
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL IN DINING AREA,ON DOOR GASKET AND LOWER FRAME OF REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,UNDERSIDE OF PANEL IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL,IN UPPER DOOR JAM OF STAFF TOILETROOM,DOOR JAM AND ON FLOOR AT REAR DOOR.ALSO,APPX.5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND STAFF TOILETROOM.APPX.10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.APPX.1/2-3-4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/8/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELF.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING GLASS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE GREAT STUFF ALONG FLOORS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WHERE NEEDED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER,LOOSE STAINLESS STEEL WALL PANEL AT PICK UP WINDOW,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ,MOLDED WALLS AND DOOR IN BASEMENT.GAPS & CREVICES IN WALLS NEEDS TO BE SEALED.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND FILTERS,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILETROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SALSA COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN,COVER OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

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