Amelia's Taqueria
PASSFriday, April 21, 2017 at 6:27 PM
Violations Cited
12-2-301.12-.15
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
Employees are unable to properly wash their hands because the handsink in the front is not fully tocked and blocked during prep. Properly train employees to wash their hands and wear gloves whenever handling ready to eat products.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
31-5-204/05.11
Location Accessible
The handsink in hte front is blocked with equipment. Remove to provide access.
Why This Matters
FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.
Code Requirements
Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.
Corrective Actions
Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance
41-7-201/04.11
Separation/Sanitizer Criteria
The sanitizer is setup with over 200 ppm chlorine. Provide proper sanitizer levels. (The manger was able to take corrective action and dilute the sanitizer)
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
There are sewer pipes running over the basement prep area. Provide a prep area separated from waste lines.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14
Toilet Enclosed Clean
There are no paper towels at the handsink in the kitchen. Ensure that handwash sinks are fully stocked so employees can properly wash their hands.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.