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Taqueria La Mexicana

December 7, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED DISHES BEING WASHED AND RINSED ONLY- MUST SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMP. SINK-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
code 8Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL COOKED & PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELLED AND DATED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALL UNCOVERED FOODS MUST EITHER BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS, NO BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. • PAINT BLACK SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, TABLES COOKING EQUIPMENT SITS ON, CAN OPENER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDENEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR BY STAIRS DRY. CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT WHERE WASTELINE PIPE IS LOCATED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR RIGHT BOTTOM SECTION OF OUTER FRONT MAKING ITTIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND WASTELINE PIPE IN FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT(UNDERNEATH DINING ROOM AREA)WHICH IS FROM REAL ESTATE BUSINESS NEXT DOOR LEAKING AT JOINT ONTO FLOOR. NO FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THIS PIPE SEALED/REPAIRED AND TO CLEAN & SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. REFERRAL MADE TO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS. FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING CONSTANLY-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. ATTACH ADDITIONAL PIPLINE TO ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SO THAT WATER GOES DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN
code 38

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