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Velvet Taco

August 1, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.1F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. EGGS FOUND AT 44.6F, YOGURT FOUND AT 52.3F, SOUR CREAM FOUND AT 47.1F, AMERICAN CHEESE FOUND AT 46.4F, LIQUID EGGS FOUND AT 46.5F, PLAIN CREAM CHEESE FOUND AT 47.8F, BUTTER CONTAINING MILK FOUND AT 47.6F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 43.5F, DICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 45.3F, QUESO FRESCO FOUND AT 55.2F AND COD FOUND AT 44.9F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT A COST OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR COOK/CHILL PROCESS. Before performing the activity that requires a HACCP PLAN, a LICENSE applicant or LICENSE HOLDER shall submit a properly prepared HACCP PLAN to the DEPARTMENT for approval. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF APPROVAL AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT AT 45.7F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT STAIRWELL. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 7/8/2021, REPORT #2522507. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 8, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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