Amigo's Taco Shop - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Routine
Inspection date:June 24, 2010
Number of critical violations:1
Number of non-critical violations:  2
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code Description
105Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
Observation: The second prep cooler (the one closer tot he back) had a temperature of 16°C. The cooler is being used during prep time.
Corrective Action: Please do not use this fridge until its temperature is <4°C
105Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
Observation: Please do not place hot food items into the freezer directly in contact with other foods as it thaws the surrounding food.
Corrective Action: Cool the food in an ice bath first and then place it into the freezer. 60° to 20° C in 4 hours. 20° to 4°C in 4 hours.
112 Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils
Observation: In the rear food preparation area the staff are using the tops of coolers covered in towels as food preparation areas.
Corrective Action: Please do not use towels as they are not a sanitizable surface. possible alternative is plastic table clothes.
118 Other (Specify)
Observation: All 4 doors to the establishment were wide open. This is meant for temperature control of the facility. However, this allows for the easy entrance of pests into the facility.
Corrective Action: One rear door has a screen so it may be kept open. The other door needs a screen as well.