Taqueria Los Barrilitos

February 7, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A WATER FILTER SYSTEM INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER,COLD WATER FAUCET IS STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND AND SHUT OFF UNDERNEATH.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AND KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 11Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY MALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLE DICED ONIONS AND CILANTRO WITH BARE HANDS AND PUT THEM ON SEVERAL TACOS AND THEN THE OTHER FOOD HANDLER DID THE SAME.ALSO.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER SWEEPING THE FLOOR THEN WENT TO THE CUTTNG BOARD AND PICKED UP KNIFE AND ONIONS AND STARTED CUTTING THEM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THEM WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PROVIDE UTENSILS OR GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING DISHES WITH RUNNING WATER AND SQUIRT DISH WASHING LIQUID ON PLASTIC LID AND WASHED AND RINSED UNDER WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ANY OF THE COMPARTMENTS SET UP FOR SANITIZING AND PUT ON TOP OF OTHER DRYING DISHES INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY AND NEEDS TO AIR DRY ON RACKS ABOVE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 8Priority
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE RAT IN CORNER UNDERSTAIRS NEAR UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND 1- DEAD RAT IN SAME AREA.ALSO, APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN SAME AREA,IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS AND UNDER AND ALONG WALL BASES AND TABLES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MANAGER CAUGHT AND REMOVE LIVE AND DEAD RAT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/7/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,GREASE TRAP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOWER WALL NEAR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CEILING VENTS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREA & DRINK STATION AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA DRINK STATION.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT AND REMOVE DISHES FROM MOPSINK.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 12, 2017: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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