GRILL TACO scores 97; inspectors cite utensil storage issues

1. 01

   Utensil storage

   Item 14A ↗

   Observed tongs being stored in raw chicken and beef with the handle touching it. Second consecutive violation of the same code provision. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a…

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .04(4)(k)

   Observed tongs being stored in raw chicken and beef with the handle touching it. Second consecutive violation of the same code provision. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency; 4. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. in a clean, dry container; or 6. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed tongs from the meat entirely.

   Official report · Item 14A ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
2. 02

   Toilet facilities

   Item 17A ↗

   Observed the bathroom door not being able to close completely without pulling it. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. (C)

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .07(2)(l)

   Observed the bathroom door not being able to close completely without pulling it. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. (C)

   Official report · Item 17A ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.

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