Taqueria La Mexicana #1, 1284 W Eleventh St, Tracy, CA 95376 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA #1
Address: 1284 W Eleventh St, Tracy, CA 95376
Phone: 209-833-6343
Last inspection: 02/10/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Details:
    Salsa bar not cold enough. Shall be 45 F or lower.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Rodents, Insects or Animals Inside Facility
    Details:
    Small amount of rodent droppings behind ice maker and in wood cabinets at customer area. Remove and set up traps. Facility shall be pest free.
    Comment:
    Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
    Details:
    Bottom of metal shelves have rust. Paint or cover with an non absorbent material.
    Comment:
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
  • Warewashing Facilites Maintained
    Details:
    Chlorine test strips not available. Provide by 1 week.
    Comment:
    Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
    Details:
    Probe thermometer not available. Provide today.
    Comment:
    An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
  • Plumbing Maintained
    Details:
    Approved Back Flow Device
    Comment:
    Hand sink at front has a damaged cold water valve. Hand sink at back has lacks hot water due to damaged handle. Unable to shut off hot water at mop sink. Repair all valves and handles by 1 week.
  • Toilet Facilites Clean/ Supplied/ Maintained
    Details:
    Vent in rest room lacks screening. Provide by 1 week.
    Comment:
    Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
02/10/2016Reinspection
  • Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Details:
    Salsa bar and 2 door prep cooler at waitress are not cold enough. Salsa bar shall be 45 F or lower and cooler at 41 F or lower.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Food Contact Surfaces Sanitized or Warewashing Sanitization
    Details:
    Bucket with towels lack sanitizer. Provide 100 ppm. Utensil wash lacks final rinse of 100 ppm chlorine for 30 seconds. Retrain employees on proper utensil wash. Wash-Rinse-Sanitize.
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
    Details:
    Hand sink at front lacked cold water. Do not shut off at valve.
    Comment:
    An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
  • Rodents, Insects or Animals Inside Facility
    Details:
    Lots of rodent droppings inside wood cabinets at customer area and few on floors behind ice maker. Clean and sanitize. Set up traps and maintain a pest free facility
    Comment:
    Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • Food Protected from Contamination
    Details:
    Storing raw products (eggs, meat) in walk in above produce .Store under any ready to eat foods.
    Comment:
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
  • Food Storage/Display Properly Labeled
    Details:
    Food bins under prep sink lack lids. Provide immediately. Spoons at customer area have handles down. They shall be up.
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
    Details:
    Shelves at back have rust. They shall be repainted or covered with an non absorbent material.
    Comment:
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
  • Warewashing Facilites Maintained
    Details:
    Provide chlorine test strips at all times.
    Comment:
    Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
  • Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair
    Details:
    Door for 2 door prep at waitress falls off. Repair hinge by 2 weeks. Prep sink lacks drain line. Shall be provided immediately. Walk in wire shelves are not clean. Clean by 1 week.
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Proper Storage / Use
    Details:
    Using bowls as scoops for red rice and dry goods. Provide handled scoops.
    Comment:
    All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
  • Approved / Sufficient Ventilation and Lighting
    Details:
    Lights ar dry storage lack covers. Provide by 1 week.
    Comment:
    Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
    Details:
    Prep coolers lack thermometers. Probe type is not available. Provide at all times.
    Comment:
    An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
  • Proper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
    Details:
    Saw wet towels on counters. Store in solution with sanitizer.
    Comment:
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
  • Plumbing Maintained
    Details:
    Approved Back Flow Device
    Comment:
    Leak underneath 3 comp sink. Shall be repaired, immediately. Unable to shut off water at mop sink. Repair faucet by 2 weeks.
  • Toilet Facilites Clean/ Supplied/ Maintained
    Details:
    Vent in rest room lacks screening. Provide by 1 week.
    Comment:
    Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Clean and Maintained
    Comment:
    Ceiling at front is absorbent. Paint by 2 weeks. Walk in walls, ceiling, and floors have debris and mold. Clean by 1 week.
  • Signs Posted
    Details:
    Last Inspection Report Available
    Comment:
    Rest room lacks sign and SB180 not posted. Post today.
01/27/2016Routine
  • Plumbing Not Maintained
    Details:
    Lacks Back Flow Device
11/13/2014Reinspection
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces Not Cleaned and Sanitized (corrected on site)
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
    Comment:
    An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
  • Lack of Personal Cleanliness and Hair Restraints
    Comment:
    All employees preparing, serving or handling food or utensils shall wear clean, washable outer garments or uniforms and shall wear a hairnet, cap, or other suitable covering to confine hair. (113969, 113971)
  • Use of Unapproved Thawing Methods
    Comment:
    Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
  • Toxic Substances Improperly Identified/Stored/Used
    Comment:
    All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
  • Consumer Self-Service Food Not Protected
    Comment:
    Unpackaged food shall be displayed and dispensed in a manner that protects the food from contamination. (114063, 114065)
  • Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
    Comment:
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
  • Plumbing Not Maintained
    Details:
    Lacks Back Flow Device
10/28/2014Routine
  • Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
    Comment:
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
  • Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Improper Storage / Use
    Comment:
    All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
  • Toilet Facilites Not Clean/ Supplied/ Maintained
    Comment:
    Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
07/26/2013Reinspection
  • Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
    Comment:
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
  • Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
    Comment:
    An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
  • Food Unprotected from Contamination During Storage
    Comment:
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
  • Toxic Substances Improperly Identified/Stored/Used
    Comment:
    All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
  • Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Improper Storage / Use
    Comment:
    All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
  • Toilet Facilites Not Clean/ Supplied/ Maintained
    Comment:
    Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
  • Signs Not Posted
    Details:
    Last Inspection Rpt Unavailable
07/01/2013Routine
  • Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
    Comment:
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
  • Use of Unapproved Thawing Methods
    Comment:
    Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
  • Toxic Substances Improperly Identified/Stored/Used
    Comment:
    All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
  • Food Storage Containers Not Labeled
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Improper Storage / Use
    Comment:
    All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
05/02/2012Routine

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