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Taqueria Hacienda Tapatia

June 15, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2177068 6/8/18 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOOR LOWER FRAME OF REACH IN FREEZER,LOWER FRAME AND WHELL BASE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,UNDERSIDE OF PANEL IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, ON FLOOR AND PIPE ALONG WALL AT REAR DOOR.ALSO,APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND STAFF TOILETROOM.APPX.10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR 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 TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/15/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
code 14Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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 .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: Inspector Comments: 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: Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILETROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 8, 2018: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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