Tio Luis Tacos And Cafe

August 12, 2022 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings14
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM FRONT BEVERAGE/BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 10Priority
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    code 25
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES,6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT LEDGE .LEDGE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND STAIR CASE LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACKS, #10 CAN RACK AND 5- RAT DROPPING ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/12/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.
    code 41
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
    code 44
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. MAIN PREP AREA.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST PROVIDE CORRECT ONES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP ,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN DISH STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 24, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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