Taco & Burrito House
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2021-09-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REPLACED WITH RAISED SHELVES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL, SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 THE BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST REPAIR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. STORED AT MENTIONED STORAGE AREA ARE ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, SODA BOXES ETC. MUST CONTINUE TO REPAIR CE...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
2021-09-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
REAR HANDWASHING SINK BY THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA, NOT ACCESSIBLE.ON TOP OF A WHITE CONTAINER AND INSIDE THE SAID SINK WITH ITEMS/ UTENSILS. THEY COMPLETELY COVERED THE SINK. MUST KEEP HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWAS...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
PROVIDED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK/REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED PROPER HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. FRONT SOAP IS DILUTED WITH WATER, REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE SOAP IN BOTH HANDWASHING SINK ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE BROKEN ICE SCOOP MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE EDGE OF SHELVES.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REMOVE REPAIR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REPLACED WITH RAISED SHELVES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL, SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE WHERE WASTE OIL CONTAINER IS LOCATED HAS EXCESS WEEDS, CARDBOARDS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GROUND CLEAN SURROUNDING SAID CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECTS ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST REPAIR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. STORED AT MENTIONED STORAGE AREA ARE ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, SODA BOXES ETC. MUST CONTINUE TO REPAIR CEILING WAL...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-2-2021, REPORT#2510664 #47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH CRACKED AND CHIPPING SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CRACKED AND CHIPPING SHELVES AND REPLACE OR RESTORE THE ...
2021-06-02 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED VARIOUS POWDERED SPICES IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH CRACKED AND CHIPPING SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CRACKED AND CHIPPING SHELVES AND REPLACE OR RESTORE CONDITION OF EXISTING SHELVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUPS IN BASEMENT WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REMOVE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
2020-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION(BOUGHT WRONG SOLUTION).MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY WELDING BETWEEN DIVIDER(BY THE HANDWASHING SINK) OF LAST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-WELD UNIT WITH NON-RUSTY MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDED INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MUST REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. STORED AT MENTIONED STORAGE AREA ARE: ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, SODA BOXES ETC. MUST CONTINUE TO REPAIR CEILING WALLS AND ...
2020-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION(BOUGHT WRONG SOLUTION).MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY WELDING BETWEEN DIVIDER(BY THE HANDWASHING SINK) OF LAST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-WELD UNIT WITH NON-RUSTY MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDED INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEMENT BROKEN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,MUST REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. STORED AT MENTIONED STORAGE AREA ARE: ICE MACHINE,COOLERS,SODA BOXES ETC. MUST CONTINUE TO REPAIR CEILING WALLS AND WHAT ...
2020-02-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION(BOUGHT WRONG SOLUTION).MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREP,REAR PREP/DISHROOM AND STAFF WASHROOM.UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.PAPER TOWELS MUST BE SUPPLIED AT HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY WELDING BETWEEN DIVIDER(BY THE HANDWASHING SINK) OF LAST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-WELD UNIT WITH NON-RUSTY MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDED INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEMENT BROKEN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,MUST REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. STORED AT MENTIONED STORAGE AREA ARE: ICE MACHINE,COOLERS,SODA BOXES ETC. MUST CONTINUE TO REPAIR CEILING WALLS AND WHAT ...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-14-2019,REPORT#2261942 #39- 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER ADJACENT BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH G...
2019-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHOPPED RAW BEEF, SALSAS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INF...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON PREMISES WITHOUT COVERS OR LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS WHILE FOODS ARE STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER ADJACENT BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AT BACK SPLASH AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDDED RECEPTACLE COVER IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE REST ROOM, FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED POOLED WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE AND WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, PICNIC TABLES, FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ETC. STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DE-CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED, MISSING CEILING, MOLDED AREA, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED
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