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Taqueria Uptown

April 10, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING PLATE, PLASTIC GLASSES,POTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. PERSONALLY SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS: WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROPERLY STORED. FOUND ICE STORED INSIDE DIRTY(BLACK SUBSTANCE)CONTAINER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.NO ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES NOR PROOF OF RECIPTS WERE ICE IS BOUGHT.ICE DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS AND KEEP RECEIPTS,ALSO ICE MUST BE STORED INSIDE CLEAN SELF DRAIN CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: UPON MY ARRIVAL ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE ON PREMISES WHICH HE CALLED VIA PHONE A MANAGER,HOWEVER NO PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. UNABLE TO VERIFY CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER. THE FOOD HANDLER WHO IS CERTIFIED MUST HAVE AN IDENTIFICATION AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR VERIFICATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DIRTY(FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL) ON CARD BOARDS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE BASE OF CHARCOAL GRILL, ON TOP THE PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND BROKEN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 29, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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