Carmelo's Taco Place

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods (salt, mayonaise, butter and sour cream). Instructed to provide.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of in-use utensils stored directly inside food items in the prep area. Instructed to store properly between uses.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler preparing/handling food items without wearing gloves. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Worn sealant on brick wall in female toilet room. Instd to re seal so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed three live cockroaches on side of walk in cooler in basement.advised manager additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2546173 conducted on 1/05/2022. Previous core violations not corrected #51-must repair or replace missing top on backflow device at mop sink. #58-no food allergen training for food managers. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "2-3" gap along bottom of rear exit door.must make door tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed overhead waste pipes above food storage shelf and prep area in basement.must wrap / cover pipes or remove food items to prevent cross-contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceramic/clay bowls and cups used for food service appear not to be lead free.must limit use to prevent leaching.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage .must provide food grade bags .

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinet and grill table.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing top on backflow device at mop sink.leaky faucet at 1- comp sink in basement prep area.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in women toiletroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring in walk in cooler in basement.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written record for following protocol for checking proof of vaccination.must provide and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products in womens toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.