Taco Joint

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 17, 2024 Routine Score 90
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

     gap at the bottom of the back door

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Thawing. under running water criteria

     unapproved thawing method (has to be submerged under running water)

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Light bulbs, light shields provided

     replace lights: lights out under vent hood

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

     cannot have wiping cloths/ towels under cutting board

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items stored above food/utensils

     properly store toxic chemicals

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Nonfood-contact surfaces material

     clean floor

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

     update food handlers certificate for employee

2. Jul 10, 2023 Routine Score 88
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

     store food 6 inches off the ground (beef in WIC)

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

     Sanitizer too low reading 50 ppm quad, should be at 200 ppm quad

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

     Can't have raw food above ready to eat food

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     label chemical bottle (degreaser)

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean under equipment

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Jewelry Prohibition

     Cannot have jewelry (dangling bracelet) while working with food

3. Jan 26, 2023 Routine Score 85
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

     can't have eggs above ready to eat food

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     label chemical bottles

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

     wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket and has to be 6 inches off the ground

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

     garbage dumpster needs to be enclosed

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

     women's restroom needs a covered trash can

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

     open bags of rice needs to be in a container

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     One Inch Air Gap

     need one inch air gap under 3 compartment sink

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     need RFSM

4. Jul 27, 2022 Routine Score 85
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Trash can provided for papertowel waste

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

     Raw Chicken stored over ground beef in walk in cooler

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Grease Trap Tickets

     Must be done every 3 months

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

     Replace dead bulb under vent hood

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site