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Taqueria Maravatio

March 27, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OPEN BEVERAGES FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
code 6Priority
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 FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE SLICED TOMATOES ON CUSTOMERS PLATE. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS, ETC. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
code 9Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK ON SHELF ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 128.4F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HIT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $ 50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: COLD FOOD AT PREP COOLER ON TOP LINE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, COOKED DICED POTATOES 49.3F, AND DICED TOMATOES AT 47.9F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $ 20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
code 22
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: AIR CURTAINS ABOVE TAKE OUT WINDOWS ALSO OVERLAPPING ABOVE PREP COOLERS/TABLES. INSTD TO HAVE OUTER OPENING PROPERLY PROTECTED WITHOUT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT/FOOD. • NO BARRIER AT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE LINE AND BEVERAGE PREP AREA WHERE FOOD/EQUIPMENT IS UNPROTECTED. SERVICE LINE IS LOCATED IN COMMON HALLWAY WHERE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED AND CUSTOMERS WALK THROUGH. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
code 39
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR MANUAL WAREWASHIN OR REMOVE POTS FROM SITE.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NO PREPARATION/DUMP SINK FOR BEVERAGE PREP AREA WHERE LIQUIDS ARE DISCARDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SINK IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: UNLICENSED MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE WITH EXTERIOR ADVERTISEMENTS ON VEHICLE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER , FACEBOOK, MENU) ON PREMISES NEXT TO RECEIVING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN
code 55

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