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Taqueria La Mexicana
June 8, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings6
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: Observed food not protected in walk in cooler, prep cooler, and 2 door cooler. Observed raw foods such as eggs, raw beef, and raw chicken stored about ready to eat foods such as soups, cooked chicken, and vegetables. Instructed must properly store all raw foods below ready to eat foods at all times to prevent contamination. Operator corrected all coolers during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: Observed bowls used as scoops, resting in bulk containers (for sauces, pasta, etc.) Must properly stored all utensils outside food product, or replace with scoops with handles upright, out of food product, to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed cardboard used as a liner in the bottom of ice chest freezer in rear of kitchen. Must removed cardboard. Instructed all surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed excessive ice build up inside ice chest freezer in rear, and in 1 door freezer in front prep. Must defrost freezers, clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors in basement dry storage area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Font prep area has prep coolers, cook line, and 3 compartment sink in bar area. Must install a dedicated exposed hand sink in front prep/bar area.
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Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly StoredInspector note: Observed wash cloths improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on May 19, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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