Tuxpan Mexican Grill

June 22, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. (COS)
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OPENINGS,MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED RESTROOM RECEPTACLE WITH NO COVER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COVER CORE VIOLATION
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (09/24/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 24, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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