Taqueria Ripon El Molcajete, 108 E Main St, Ripon, CA 95366 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: TAQUERIA RIPON EL MOLCAJETE
Address: 108 E Main St, Ripon, CA 95366
Phone: 209-599-6989
Last inspection: 10/15/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Details:
    The 2 door Everest prep unit is 44F (Fish in the unit is 40-41F and cheese on the top portion of this unit is 44F). Reduce the temperature of the unit to 41F or below. Correct today.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
10/15/2015Reinspection
  • Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Details:
    The 2 door Everest prep (air temperature) is 49F. Meat in this unit is 45F. Reduce the temperature of this unit to 41F or below. Correct today. The sour cream at the 2 door prep unit is 45F. Reduce the temperature to 41F or below. Correct today.
    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:
    Facility is stacking chip baskets without a clean barrier between the bottom of the chip basket and the chips. Place a wax paper liner in between baskets to protect chips from contamination. Correct today. Corrected on site. Wax paper liners placed in between baskets. Continue to provide barrier daily (unless chip baskets are washed-rinsed-sanitized-air-dried in between each customer).
    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 Protected from Contamination
    Details:
    The raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler are being stored above ready-to-eat food. Move raw shell eggs to a lower shelf to protect ready-to-eat food from potential contamination. Correct today.
    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:
    Observed some rice being stored in plastic grocery bags. Store cooked rice in an approved container (stainless steel or food grade container). Correct today.
    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:
    The bottom shelf of the 1 door True freezer has some food debris. Clean this surface today. The ceiling and walls of the walk-in cooler are dusty. Clean surface today.
    Comment:
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
  • Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Proper Storage / Use
    Details:
    The CO2 tank is not chained. Chain CO2 tank to a sturdy object to prevent tip over. Correct today.
    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:
    The hood is missing a light bulb. Replace missing light by 2 weeks.
    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)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Clean and Maintained
    Comment:
    The floor underneath the soda syrup boxes has spillage. Clean surface today.
09/30/2015Routine
  • Critical: Hands Clean/Properly Washed/Proper Glove Use (corrected on site)
    Comment:
    Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work before handling food / equipment / utensils as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts after using toilet room or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973 (b-f))
  • Demonstration of knowledge
    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).
  • Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
    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 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))
  • Food Protected from Contamination
    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
    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))
04/29/2015Routine
  • 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))
02/26/2014Follow Up
  • 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))
  • Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible
    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))
  • Food Contact Surfaces Not Cleaned and Sanitized
    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 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))
  • 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)
  • Unapproved / Insufficient Ventilation and Lighting
    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)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
01/30/2014Routine
  • 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))
  • 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
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
08/14/2012Routine

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