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Taqueria Hernandez

June 15, 2011 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN ALL 3TOILETS. MUST REPAIR RUST ON WALK COOLER FLOOR METAL COVERING,AND RUST ON SHELVES IN SAME WALK IN COOLER.REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN,REPAIR BROKEN SEAT COVER ON CHAIRS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN ON PREP SINK SIDE.ALSO REMOVE CLEAN APPRONS AND COOKS WHITE SHIRTS IN TOILET AND STORE ELSEWHERE. MUST PROVIDE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE WHICH IS DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT KITCHEN,IF ABOVE DOOR MUST BE LEFT OPEN,OR MAINTAIN DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR TRASH CONTAINERS IN TOILETS BY TOILET BOWLS.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR AREAS, ALSO CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR AREAS,AND MISSING TILE ON COUNTER AT FRONT PREP.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DISLOCATED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN,AND KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UN-USED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN,AND DAMAGED WOOD CUTTING TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS FOR WIPECLOTHS THERE,TO USE IN WIPING DOWN CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP COUNTED DURING OPERATIONS.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 1, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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