Taqueria El Cheke - 1256

Proper cold holding temperatures

3-501.16 (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, and except as specified under (B) and in (C ) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (2) At 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Make top unit towards back of facility Observed make top unit within the facility unable to reach an internal temperature of 41F. Unit unable to properly cold hold food items at 41F or less. Ambient was 55F. Infared thermometer showed cold air blowing at 47F.

Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

4-301.11 EQUIPMENT for cooling and heating FOOD, and holding cold and hot FOOD, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. Make top unit towards back of facility Observed make top unit within the facility unable to reach an internal temperature of 41F.

Food Temperature Control

Insects, rodents, and animals not present

6-202.15 (A) Except as specified in (B), (C), and (E) and under (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Observed mobile food unit without self closing doors or curtains at the entrance of the facility. PIC stated they try and keep the door closed if left open.

Prevention of Food Contamination

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

6-101.11 (A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (1) SMOOTH, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted; (2) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and (3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet rooms, mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERVICING AREAS, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. Observed floors within the mobile unit damaged with torn metal sheet flooring. Floors are not smooth or easily cleanable. PIC stated they will be getting the flooring fixed and matts placed.

Physical Facilities