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Taza Cafe

January 25, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Found exposed hand sink in kitchen not accessible (Found pan and food debris in hand sink basin). Advised exposed hand sink must be accessible at all times. Advised exposed hand sink may only be used for washing hands. Operator removed items and cleaned hand sink during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Found the following previous minor violations from report # 1751841, dated 4/12/16 not corrected: #33 OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER AREAS,AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR DOOR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. Operator corrected violations during inspection. Operator disposed of ice in ice machine, removed slimy, brown, mold-like substance inside upper interior of ice machine. Operator sanitized machine. Operator removed dust build up inside vent in employee restroom. Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Found cardboard used as a matt on floor in kitchen. Found tin foil used as a liner on shelves in kitchen. Must remove these items. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and non-porous. Must maintain same.
code 32
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Found dry storage items (napkins, catering equipment, etc.) stored on shelves in employee restroom. Must remove from restroom and properly store in another area, at least 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 12, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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