Taqueria Los Compadres

October 16, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE TO 1ST THEN TO 2ND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030
    code 24
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 557562 DATE: 09-23-11 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. #31 - Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use. #32 - Storage shelves in coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface. #33 - Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage shelves and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34 - Floor along wall base, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. #36 - Light bulbs in prep area not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs. #41 - Unnecessary articles stored in rear and basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize all supplies.
    code 29
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RUST OR REPLACE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, DEEP FRYER,DOUGH MIXER, PIZZA/PASTA MAKER, PREP SHELVES AND TABLE, METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, AND FREEZER MUST BE DEFROSTED DUE TO HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER).
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.-------NOTED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD.
    code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 23, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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