MESON DEL TACO

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT THAWING OUT IN SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO THAW MEAT UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW OR THAW INSIDE REFRIGERATION WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE AT TURNED ON WATER TO 60F.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT MAIN LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SEAL GASKET INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE(FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE ON MAIN LINE (FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11--OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINER AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SEAL GASKET INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE(FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE ON MAIN LINE (FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LID MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID TO COVER TRASH AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINER AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REMOVE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-11-2023, REPORT #2581491. #58-OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 75F AT VERTICAL HEATING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 111F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INCORRECTLY INSIDE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,BEANS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER SOLUTION(FOR EXAMPLE CHLORINE TEST KIT).PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-3-21 INSPECTION#2484451. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP DEBRIS INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE(FORKS,KNIVES,SPOONS ETC)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK ON BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AND ALONG THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INDSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HAND WASHING SINK WOOD COUNTER TOP IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WOOD STARTS ROTTING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HAND WASHING SINK WOOD COUNTER TOP IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WOOD STARTS ROTTING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.