MESON DEL TACO

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (FRONT/REAR PREP)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUSLY GRATED GRACE PERIOD--SEE REPORT#2223060 DATED 9/27/2018 AND REPORT#2235212 DATED 10/18/2019.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AT HOT LINE AREA WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR A REPEAT CORE VIOLATION ON VIOLATION #60 SEE BELOW

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PREVIOUS INSTRUCTED TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED 9-27-2018 REPORT #2223060 AND 10-18-2018 REPORT#2235211

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: : 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: : PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)2 OBSERVED THESE COLD FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMP INSIDE THE PREP REFGERATION UNIT. GROUND BEEF 50F,CHICKEN 45F, BEEF 45F,CARNE ASADA 51F,TONGUE 54F.THESE AND OTHER ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DENATURAD AMOUNT TOTAL DENATURED 16LBS -$56.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED PREP SERVICE COOLER NOT HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PREP SERVICE COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS NOT ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (NEXT TO MOP SINK) AND MUST RESEAL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINDOW SILL NEXT TO FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ALSO MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTING WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPAINT, CRACKED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING FRYER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FACING IN ONE DIRECTION, OR WITH HANDLES FACING UP,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING FRYER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PERSONAL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO CASH REGISTER IN POOR REPAIR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1532759, ISSUED ON 04-09-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, WINDOW SILL WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (BY FRONT PREP AREA). #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #45 - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RAW WOOD DOOR AND FRAME LEADING TO REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, WINDOW SILL WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (BY FRONT PREP AREA).

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, and in front reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in freezer, and in front reach in cooler.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen areas under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room shall be repaired/replaced, wall that had door frame, doors with exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.