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Taqueria Mi Linda Hacienda

May 16, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
code 10Priority
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 EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS (A GORDITA AND CHOPPED ONIONS) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TOUCHING A COOKED GORDITA ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND ADDING SHREDDED CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN THE BASEMENT CHOPPING AND TOUCHING ONION THAT WILL BE USED TO GARNISH TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED THE LEFT DOOR ON THE PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR; THE INTERIOR METAL DOOR PANEL IS MISSING AND THE GASKET IS FALLING OFF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE INTERIOR PANEL AND REPAIR THE GASKET.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 23, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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