TAQUERIA MI LINDA HACIENDA

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. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LEDGE AND BEHIND ROLLING STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER ,BEHIND ICE MACHINE,DINING AREA BEHIND FAN AND CLAY POTS,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO APPX. "1/2" ALONG TOP OF FRONT DOOR,"3/4-1" ALONG SIDE AND BOTTOM OF KITCHEN SIDE DOOR AND APPX."3/4" RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINET,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FRYER AND GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR SIDE DOOR IN PREP AREA,ENTRY WAY IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AND WALK IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR REAR PREP AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT IS ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WATER LEAKING FROM NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 1ST. FLOOR CUTTING BOARD PREP AREA, AND #10 CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA 1ST. FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED 7 OYSTERS IN THE FREEZER, NO SHELLFISH TAG'S ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE OF THE OYSTERS. DO NOT ACCEPT OYSTERS FROM VENDORS WITH OUT THE TAG. MUST KEEP TAGS WITH PRODUCT TIL SOLD AND KEEP THE TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(b)2.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 1ST.FLOOR CUTTING BOARD PREP AREA, AND #10 CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA 1ST. FLOOR ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-22-15. INSPECTION # 1464712. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DRAIN SHELF.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK WELL AND DRAIN PIPE LEAKING WATER HEAVILY INTO A BUCKET UNDER SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE.3- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME AFTER INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT JUICE BAR PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,LEGS OF SAME,DEEP FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT AND SIDE DOORS THRESHOLDS,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT FRONT JUICE BAR PREP AREA .

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR JUICE BAR AND BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN BASEMENT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Can opener attached to prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facilities not maintained proper temperature. Found reach-in prep cooler at 59.9 F. Instructed manager that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found breaded steak 5 lbs at 60.3 F, 5 lbs and 5 lbs beef at 51.3 F and various condiments inside cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critcical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. 10 lbs, value $50.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all containers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Can opener attached to prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase in basement and behind cooking equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Metal stem thermometer not provided for food handlers. Instructed to provide thermometer.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers must have proper hair restraints.