Taqueria La Ciudad

February 5, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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: NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE STOVE AND REAR STORAGE SHELVING, ALSO 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM BEHIND THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO UPON REINSPECTION MUST HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
    code 18
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    code 34
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 38
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: PREMISES NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST COMPLY.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 27, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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