Tavernita

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeLicense-Task Force
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ❓food from a questionable sourcecritical
  Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
  Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. TWO URINAL IN MAN'S WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR NOT MAINTAUNED,NOT ABLE TO FLUSH.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  code 11Priority
• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
  Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING.
  code 18
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO PROVIDE DRAIN LINE FOR THE GUN HOLDER IN ALL THE BARS,AND MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RAW FISH AREA,AND BETWEEN THE ICE DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE,OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE BASEBAORD WALL IN HALLWAY IN DININD AREA.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT AREA(STORAGE).
  code 35

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