SERGIO'S TAQUERIA PIZZA

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-4-18 #2176668 NOT CORRECTED. #18- METAL SCREENED DOOR STILL FOUND WITH A ONE TO TWO INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR THRESHOLD. A THREE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND NEW MESH SCREENING WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR EXISTING METAL SCREEN DOOR OR REPLACE WITH A DOOR THAT IS TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OR TOP OF DOOR, NO HOLES OR OPENINGS IN THE MESH SCREENING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA, ALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. ALSO HOLE NOTED IN BASEBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DINING ROOM CLOSET, STORAGE ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS, BOTH THE SCREENED AND SOLID DOORS FOUND NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. METAL SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOUND WITH A 4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND TORN MESH SCREENING WITH HOLES AND TEARS. SOLID DOOR NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND MISSING/TORN DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES OF BOTH DOORS AND REPLACE TORN MESH SCREENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED ITEMS IN THE FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVING UNDER DOUGH ROLLING PREP STATION DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE DOUGH ROLLING PREP TABLE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA, ALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. ALSO HOLE NOTED IN BASEBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE LEFT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DINING ROOM SERVER STATION, CLOSET, STORAGE ROOM, AREAS BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALLS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS CHILDREN'S TOYS, MUST BE REMOVED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE .

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED NO LIGHTING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE OF THE HEATING ROOM AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER BY THE ICE MACHINE FOR STORING ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER....NOTED MISSING LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE (USES SERVING PAN FOR LIDS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPERLY LID FOR SERVICE COOLER.....NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED NO INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM,FRONT COUNTER AND SMALL ROOM/CLOSET BY THE EXTERIOR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE AL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FREEZERS WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN TOYS INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD INCLUDING CANNED GOODS AND TO GO CONTAINERS. ALL CHILDRENS TOYS MUST BE STORED IN AND AREA COMPLETLY SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. OBSERVED CHILDRENS BIKE AND TOYS IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEPARATE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS AND PERSOMAL ITEMS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: AREA BEHIND DINING ROOM WITH COUNTER, CLOSET NEXT TO WASHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINS CLUTTER, INCLUDING CHILDRENS TOYS. AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED AND ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO DECREASE CLUTTER AND ALLOW PEST CONTROL ACCESS TO AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage area by furnace not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IN THE KITCHEN OBSERVED VARIOUS DIRTY PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE 1DR COCA-COLA COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVER AT THE WALL IN THE 2ND DINING ROOM AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE 1DR COCA-COLA COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVER AT THE WALL IN THE 2ND DINING ROOM AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A BROKEN ICE SCOOP ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BY THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS, TEL NO. AND INGREDIENTS FOR ALL FOODS IN ALUMINUM CONTAINER FOR SALE. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST HAVE A LABEL. (NOTED ONLY DATE ON THE CONTAINER).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT ,RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGLUE THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND THE OVEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GAP/CREVICES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE CORNER OF THE STOVE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER FOR THE CUSTARD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks no clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, and storage racks/shelving not clean need cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, storage racks, storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: wall by 3 compartment sink not clean needs cleaning, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: light shields in prep areas need detailed cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers need cleaning.