TAQUERIA LA HERRADURA health score and inspection history

Provide a utensil with a handle for serving or dispensing food or ice.

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS food at 135 F or above.// Observed Menudo hot holding at 122F.// COS-Menudo reheated to 165F or above.

Change the sanitizing solution for wiping cloths when visibly soiled.

Clean/change ventilation hood filters to prevent contamination by dust, dirt, etc.

Wear hair restraints that are designed and worn to effectively keep hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single service/single use articles.// Observed employee preparing food without proper hair restraint.

(B) Loosely cover or uncover food until cooled.// Observed cooked food covered while cooling inside RI-Cooler (100F).

Store raw shell eggs below and away from ready-to-eat food. (preventive)

Change dry wiping cloths when visibly soiled. 3-304.14 Store wet wiping cloths in the appropriate sanitizing solution when they are between uses.

6-303.11(B) Provide at least 20-foot candles of light inside equipment such as RI and under-counter refrigerators.// Replace lightbulbs inside RI-Cooler.

Store raw animal products below and away from produce and ready to eat foods. (preventive)// Observed raw chicken stored above RTE rice inside RI-Cooler. 3-307.11 Store raw shell eggs below and away from ready to eat food. (preventive)// Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE ground beef.

5-205.15(B) Maintain plumbing in good repair. (ex: floor drain covers, missing toilet tank lid, broken toilet seat, etc.)// Observed a small leak at the 3-Compartment sink.

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.// Clean bottom interior floors inside the RI-Freezer.

Change the sanitizing solution for wiping cloths when visibly soiled.// Observed soiled sanitizing solution for wiping cloths.

Keep dumpster doors and lids closed.

Store employee food and personal drinks in a designated area below and away from food, utensils, equipment, linens, and unwrapped single-service/single-use articles.// Observed employee's personal drinks stored inside the RI-Cooler above food items.