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Taqueria Los Gallos
May 24, 2018 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings16
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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food received at unsafe tempscriticalOfficial wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep AreaInspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF TOILETROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING IN REAR STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. COOKED BEANS 72.4F DATED 5/23/18. 15LBS. COOKED BEANS 50.3F DATED 5/22/18,40LBS.COOKED VERDE SALSA 87.3F DATED 5/23/18.STORED IN LARGE POTS IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING.APPX.75LBS.$80.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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hand hygiene slippingcriticalOfficial wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE 2- HARD SHELL TORTILLA IN HER HAND AND SPREAD CEVICHE ON TOP WITH A SPOON AND PLATED IT TO SERVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX..5LB.$5.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SIDE GARBAGE DOOR WITH HOLES WHERE SCREW IS MISSING IN DOOR PANEL AND THE SAME MISSING SCREW IN REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DRINK STATION.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER,1ST FL.WALK IN COOLER,CHEST FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,CRACKED LIDS ON JUICE MACHINE IN DRINK AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE,BASEMENT WALL LEDGE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DRINK STATION AREA,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS ,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER FLOOR MATS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,REAR PREP AREA,PEPPER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA AND BOTH TOILETROOMS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILES IN STAFF TOILETROOM,DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BOTH CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping QuartersInspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILETROOM ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK,LEAKY CONNECTION AT ICE MACHINE .MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And ConspicuousInspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DINING AREA SALSA COOLER.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly StoredInspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 14, 2017: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.
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