TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL, DEEP FRYER, MICROWAVE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 53.6F, SALSA AT 51.3F, BEEF AT 48.2-52.9F, PORK AT 51.8F, CHEESE AT 48.2F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.1F, EGGS AT 47.7F, SHRIMP AT 63.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL, DEEP FRYER, MICROWAVE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (BREADING) IN A BULK CONTAINER WITH LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES WITH RUST LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER UNDER BOTH PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS) IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN FRONTCEILING VENTS DUSTY.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR NOT MAINTAINED, TEMPERATURE 51.8*F, WITH ICE BUILD UP ON THE COMPRESSOR. COOLER TAGGED, AT THIS TIME DO NOT USE, MUST BE 40*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005a

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE FOLLOWING INCORRECT TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE. 1 LB. SHRIMP 52.1*F,3 LB SALSA 51.8*F,5 LBS. CUT TOMATOES 50.9*F, 4 LBS HOT DOGS 50.3*F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN FROM 55.1*F-60*F, AND 20LBS COOKED RICE FROM 6/25/2016 FROM 62.7*F-90.3*7 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005a.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS DUSTY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546509 ON 5-28-15 34-REMOVE WATER SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR AND PALLET IN REAR PREP AREA. 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. 38- REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BEVEERAGE MACHINES, AND NOZZLES IN FRONT JUICE PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE TOWEL AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE WATER SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR AND PALLET IN REAR PREP AREA(GREASE SPILLS).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES MODE OF ENTRY. ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED BUILDING,JUNKED MATERIALS STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE PORCH AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE SAID CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AND MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. White dry bulk food containers must be labeled.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ALL SAID REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROOUGHOUT INCLUDING THE BASEMENT AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND GRILL, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT BLOWING AT FULL FORCE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CLEANED AND/OR SERVICED SO THAT UNIT IS WORKING PROPERLY.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KNIFE HOLDER AND KNIVES INSIDE ARE FULL OF FOOD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS PRIOR TO STORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE METAL SHELVING HAS GREASY BUILDUP AND THE LOWER SHELVES HAVE CARDBOARD LINERS, CLEAN THE SHELVING IN DETAIL AND REMOVE UNSANITARY CARDBOARD.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM HAS SPILLED RICE AND BEANS, CLEAN THE FLOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL IS GREASY AND APPEARS TO BE DRAWING VERY LITTLE AIR OUT, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE VENTILATION SO IT IS WORKING PROPERLY.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE ICE SCOOP WAS LEFT INSIDE THE ICE BIN, Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.