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Taqueria Misantla Ver, Inc.

January 3, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER WHERE THE SMALL BLACK ICE MACHINE SITS ON A WOODEN STAND. OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR A THE EDGE OF THE WALL BY THE STANDING SMOKER MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 15-20 DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER PART OF THE METAL SHLEVING UNIT IN THE REAR WHERE THE IGLOO ICE CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 01/10/2024 AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED/DUST BUILDING UP ON THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TABLES IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WHITE DOOR THAT LEADS TO STORAGE AND OFFICE STACKED WITH MULTPILE ITEMS ON THEM (OWNER STATED TABLES ARE OLD AND NO LONGER NEEDED) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE TABLES AND DISCARD ANY AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS. • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERIVCE AREA NEAR THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHEILDING FOR LIGHT. • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2587653 JANUARY 05,2024 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BOTH WITH CORRECTION DATES OF 4/5/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 5, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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