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Taqueria L' Patron

July 16, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 5Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP TO BE IMPROPER: AL PASTOR 46.6F, CHORIZO AT 44.4F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.8, ARRENCHERIA AT 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    code 47
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
    code 53

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 18, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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