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Taqueria La Estrella
May 31, 2016 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings6
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper TemperatureInspector note: Observed the rear tall 2 door cooler not maintaining temperature, found at 52.4f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH, instructed not to use or remove tag. Instructed to repair and maintain so cooler holds an internal temperature of 40f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Observed food at improper temperatures: In the tall 2 door reach in cooler- 6lbs of cheese at 49.2f, 10lbs of soup at 50.4f, 10lbs of cooked refried beans at 51.0f, and 3lbs of cooked rice at 50.0f; In the 2 door prep cooler- 1.5lbs of cooked chicken at 52.3f, 5lbs of cooked pork at 52.4f, 3lbs of cooked beef at 53.7f, and 1.5lbs of cooked rice at 51.7f. Operator discarded and denatured said product, valued at $300 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed torn gaskets on the tall 2 door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the equipment at the front counter. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed the three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on January 5, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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