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Tortilleria Atotonilco, Inc

November 30, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS, EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS). FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS AT FINAL STAGE OF PRODUCTION LINE (TO COUNT, MAKE PLIABLE, AND PLACE IN PACKAGING). INSTD TO MINIMIZE SAME. INSTD TO USE PROPER TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT PRODUCT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
code 6Priority
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: OBSERVED LIVE ANTS (APPROX. 10) CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PRODUCTION AREA. ALSO NOTED NUMEROUS FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES SUSPENDED FROM CEILING AND DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FOOD (MASA, TORTILLAS, CORN). REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND IMPROPER FLY STRIPS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR IN REAR PRODUCTION/PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, CAUSING STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. SOME DUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 12, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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