VICE TACO TRUCK MOBILE UNIT

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed no splash guard between the continuous 3-compartment sink drain board and hand sink. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed — Inspector Note: Observed employee cutting ready to eat onions with bare hands. CA: Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS: Employee donned gloves but also stopped cutting onions during inspection. (from base)

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed raw pork stored above ready to eat shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Shredded cheese also stored directly next to raw beef. COS: shelves rearranged so that cheese is now stored above all raw animal products. CA: 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. (from base)

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed A/C unit leaking onto drain board of 3-compartment sink. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. PIC states they do not use the unit and plan to remove it. If used, the A/C unit shall be repaired so it does not leak.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed no splash guard in between continuous drain board of the 3-compartment sink and hand sink. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed reach in cooler unable to maintain temperatures 41F or below. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. Discussed with PIC that once repaired and maintaining temperatures 41F or below to send picture of a thermometer inside cooler reading 41F or below before the permits can be released.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed light peaking through top, side and bottom of only door to mobile unit. Discussed adding weather stripping to door so no light peaks through to prevent pests. CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.