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El Taco

August 19, 2022 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
score52 pts
inspection typeRoutine Inspection
failed findings19
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Imminently dangerous cross connection or backflow. Waste water and sewage disposed into public sewer or approved facility.critical

code 763805 demerits
Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.critical

code 764105 demerits
PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.critical

code 764185 demerits
Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.critical

code 764335 demerits
Verifiable time as a control with approved procedure when in use. Operational plan, waiver or variance approved and followed when required. Operating within the parameters of the health permit.critical

code 764665 demerits
Accurate thermometers (stem & hot/cold holding) provided and used.

code 763743 demerits
Hot and cold holding equipment present

code 763783 demerits
Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.

code 764023 demerits
Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.

code 764083 demerits
Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification. Foodhandler card as required. Facility has an effective employee health policy.

code 764173 demerits
Single use items not reused or misused.

code 764243 demerits
Grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required. NCIAA compliant. PHFs labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly.

code 764323 demerits
Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.

code 764343 demerits
Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.

code 764573 demerits
Lack of adequate refrigeration

code 764350 demerits
Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).

code 931490 demerits
Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.

code 931530 demerits
Appropriate sanitizer test kits provided and used. Equipment and ware washing thermometer(s) are required. Wiping cloths and linens stored and used properly.

code 931550 demerits
Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.

code 931590 demerits

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with A on September 2, 2021: Score changed by +52 points. 19 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

This record comes from Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD). Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: SNHD Restaurant Inspections.