TACO & BURRITO EXPRESS BROTHERS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN SEATING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN DEEP FREEZERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD, AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING. CLEAN DUST FROM WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED AT DISWASHING ROOM ROOM NEAR THREE COMPATMENT SINK.SEE REPORTS #1970594 DATED 11/1/2016,REPORT 1955700 DATED 5/30/2017. THIS IS NOW A CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS TORN AND DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS. NOTED CARD BOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEING TILES

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT(IE RANGES ECT)INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING THREE FEET OVER LID LINE PREVENTING LID CLOSURE CREATING A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTAIN GARBAGE BY CLOSING LIDS PREVENTING RODENT HARBORAGE.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#38 MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING. MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER. THESE VIOLATIONS NOTED 10/25/2016 INSPECTION #1970594 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS TORN AND DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS. NOTED CARD BOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEING TILES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT(IE RANGES ECT)INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763506 4/25/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.#35-MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND PREP AREA.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS AND WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP IN WALLBASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE THREE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARDS (WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN..

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE . MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL ALSO.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED EXTERIOR LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OVER FLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, GARBAGE BAGES PILING HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER COVERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD PANELS USED TO FRAME 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL AT DISH WASHING FACILITY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. ROTTEN WOOD UNDER METAL SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FLOOR BOX FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.