TAQUERIA EL PRIMO

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR SERVICE STATION. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND TO 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.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT BARRIER (SWING DOOR) LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA.------------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS NOT WASHING HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING TACOS, ADDING SHREDDED LETTUCE, DICED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED CHEESE WITH BARE HAND, NOT WASHING HANDS THEN WIPED HANDS IN DIRTY TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES PRIOR TO FOOD HANDLING. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER DISCUSSES APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING AND WEARING GLOVES WITH STAFF MEMBER, PROVIDES APPROPRIATE UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREPARATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2028300 ISSUED ON 04-13-2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - INSTALL A BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE GOING TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINANT AND PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP ARE #34 - CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #35 - SEAL HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. #38 - SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE GOING TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINANT AND PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA. REPLACE GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE DINING AREAS, AND INSIDE THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. RIM AROUND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS INTERIOR PART NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST FINISH REPAIRING AND MAKE THE RIMS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 47.7F,2LBS; BEANS AT 48.9F, 3 LBS, HAM AT 47.6F, 1 LB; CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 45.8F, 2LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $50.00,8 LBS TOTAL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE,APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE GOING TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINANT AND PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA. REPLACE GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE DINING AREAS, AND INSIDE THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. RIM AROUND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS INTERIOR PART NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST FINISH REPAIRING AND MAKE THE RIMS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations from report # 1575426, on 9/11/15 not corrected. #32 MUST USE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS FOR ALL STORED FOODS #34 FLOOR TILE COVING MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. #41ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: GRILLS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. (ice scoop was moved to a clean container during inspection. Wiping cloths must be moved to a container with a sanitizing solution.) Instructed all previous minor violation must be corrected. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found hood above cooking line with dust build up and grease. Must clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found buckets in dining room on the floor to collect dripping water from apartments above. Instructed must have above repair addressed and also repair ceiling in dining room. Found standing water in the basement on the floor in front of ice machine and coolers. Instructed to repair drain line from ice machine to prevent water from leaking on the floor. Must maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST USE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS FOR ALL STORED FOODS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILE COVING MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: GRILLS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL (AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET) BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN COOKING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JUICER AT DINING AREA. MUST TRANSFER JUICER INSIDE/BEHIND JUICE BAR.-------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH GRILL AND CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL BEHIND JUICE BAR (FRONT SIDE BAR).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT GRILL, SINKS, PREP TABLES ETC.) AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES (HAND SINK) INSIDE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ISSUED 48 HOUR. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JUICER AT DINING AREA. MUST TRANSFER JUICER INSIDE/BEHIND JUICE BAR.-------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH GRILL AND CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL BEHIND JUICE BAR (FRONT SIDE BAR).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT GRILL, SINKS, PREP TABLES ETC.) AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.