TACO MEX
FAILWednesday, October 18, 2017 at 3:15 PM
Violations Cited
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Wood plates used to serve the food on skillets soiled with grease. Wash properly before re-use.
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.
14-4-202.11
Food Contact Surfaces Design
Cutting board at the prep area heavily scored. Repair or replace.
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.
21-3-304.14
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
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.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Prep Area- Shelves used to store clean equipment soiled. Clean properly Lower level of prep tables soiled and with rust. Clean to remove. Cooking Line- Lower level of table used to store hot holding unit cover with aluminium and very soiled. Remove aluminium sheet and clean properly. Shelves inside the walk-in unit soiled. Clean properly. Exterior of bulk food containers soiled. Clean properly. Interior and gaskets of glass door refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log