Taqueria Los Comales #11

October 2, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF COOKED BEANS IN A ICE BATH AND 3- CASES OF VINEGAR STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED .MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/DISPOSABLE MOP)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS FROM MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING CILANTRO AND RAW ONIONS ON TOP OF TACOS TO BE SERVED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
code 9Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS BEING HELD INSIDE OF 2 & 3 DOOR COOLERS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED ONIONS 47.1F,3LBS. SLICED HAM 45.1F,4LBS. COOKED BEANS 48.9F,56.3F,65.3F.2LBS. DICED CHICKEN 48.0F.1LB. COOKED PORK 45.6F.13LB. HAM LOAF 49.8F..5LB. COOKED CHEESE SAUCE 48.9F.6 GALLONS RED SALSA 46.9F,47.6F,48.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)APPX.81.1LBS.$120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION # 60.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 49.3F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 46.9F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT BAR COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: MUST USE GLOVES/UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,1- EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND DAMAGED TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR REAR HAND SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND SIDE ENTRY DOOR IN DINING AREA. • MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243552 12/14/18 NOT CORRECTED #25- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER TO MENU. #58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 14, 2018: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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