Taqueria Carolina #2, 1842 W 11th St, Tracy, CA 95376 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: TAQUERIA CAROLINA #2
Address: 1842 W 11th St, Tracy, CA 95376
Phone: 209-838-8277
Last inspection: 02/17/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible (corrected on site)
    Details:
    Paper towel dispenser was empty. Corrected.
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
    Details:
    Hot water in facility at 116-118F. Maintain hot water at or above 120F. Correct today.
    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)
  • Toxic Substances Properly Identified/Stored/Used
    Details:
    'Raid' in kitchen. Removed. Only use commercial pesticide in a food facility.
    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)
  • Approved / Sufficient Ventilation and Lighting
    Details:
    Hood filters being washed and not installed while cooking is occurring. Always keep filters in place while cooking occurs. Correct today.
    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)
  • Plumbing Maintained
    Details:
    Approved Back Flow Device
    Comment:
    Cold water knobs leak at prep and 3-comp sink. Repair leaks in 1 week.
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Clean and Maintained
    Comment:
    Ceiling tile lacking in front of walk-in's door. Replace tile in 1 week. FRP stripping coming apart at corner wall by hood. Reseal to wall in 2 weeks.
02/17/2015Routine
  • 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))
02/13/2014Reinspection
  • Critical: 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))
  • 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)
  • Food Not Free from Contamination and Adulteration
    Comment:
    Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. No food containing artificial trans-fat, including oil, shortening, or margarine containing trans-fat may be stored, distributed, or served by, or used in the preparation of any food within a food facility (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254(c), 114254.3, 114377)
  • 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))
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces Not Clean
    Comment:
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
  • Warewashing Facilites Not Properly Maintained
    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 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)
  • Thermometers Not Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
    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)
  • 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))
  • 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)
01/30/2014Routine
  • 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)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
12/28/2012Routine

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