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Tuxpan Mexican Grill

May 10, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: Observed black, waste water with a sewage like smell coming out of the floor drain under the front prep table. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so there is no waste water backup and all waste water is disposed of properly. Plumber arrived on site and repaired during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
code 10Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Observed the three compartment sink improperly draining- when one compartment is let out the water backs up into the other compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared foods.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed ice buildup in the tall standup freezer. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed dirt buildup in the floor drains and on the floor under and around the equipment and three compartment sink in the rear. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
code 34

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 24, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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