Mario's Tacos Corporation

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. GARBAGE/LITTER AND GREASE UNDER AND AROUND BOTH CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT (COOKING LINE).

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

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 REORGANIZE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Rear exit door not rodent proof, appox: 1/4" mode of entry at corners must pest proof to prevent pest entry,need a map locator where the chemicals are or rodent boxes are placed. Serious violation 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. PROVIDE A BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR AT THE ENTRY AREA TO FOOD SERVICE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior of deep fryer,hood/filters above hot cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Replace burnt-out light bulb and provide shield above the cooking equipment.Clean and sanitize interiors of light shields throughout the food prep areas.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Bathroom vent is not working,backflow prevention device for ice machine is needed,provide 3 sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Employee in food service area needs hair restraints.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Adequate refrigeration not available on premises-only 2 door cooler. Instructed to provide more refrigeration for extensive menu items. Prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature at 51.3 F. Instructed to repair cooler to maintain 40 F or below or replace.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or shields.