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| Tennessee Department of Health | TAQUERIO AZTECO MT #331 | Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

TAQUERIO AZTECO MT #331

404 AMERICAN RD Nashville, TN 37209

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

October 20, 2022 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 66 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: 1200-23-01-.02(1)(c) The grease trap is clogged and waste water is not draining from the 3 compartment sink and hand washing sink. An imminent health hazard has been created because employees have no means to wash their hands and wash, rinse, and sanitize their dishes. Corrective Action: PIC closed establishment until grease trap has been emptied.

6: 1200-23-01-.02(3)(a) After touching grease trap, employee attempted to wash his hands without taking off gloves. Corrective Action: Employee was trained and took off his gloves before washing his hands.

8: 1200-23-01-.05(2)(e)1.(i) Metal container with opaque liquid stored in hand washing sink. Corrective Action: PIC removed container from hand washing sink.

13: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Container of raw shelled eggs stored directly on shaved zucchini in prep cooler 1. Corrective Action: PIC was trained and moved eggs to the bottom shelf.

14: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1. When asked how the establishment washes its dishes, Employee explained that dishes were washed, rinsed, dried in the 3rd compartment, then taken into the commissary dish washing area. Corrective Action: Employee was trained how to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes using the 3 compartment sink.

26: 1200-23-01-.07(2)(a) Chemical spray bottle of degreaser is stored on prep counter beside cut onions. Corrective Action: PIC removed chemical from prep surface.

36: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Front door is left propped open. Window screen has been left raised for longer than 15 minutes. Additionally, window screen is severely damaged. Deceased fly body observed in prep cooler 1.

37: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Personal phone and personal drink stored on prep counter.

42: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Excessive food debris on tongs left on grill.

43: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Single-service forks and knives are not stored inverted. To-go containers stored on floor in front of warmer.

45: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Excessively deep cut marks on cutting board on prep counter.

50: 1200-23-01-.05(4)(c) Wastewater from hand washing sink observed pooling into 3 compartment sink. Grease trap has accumulated excessive amounts of grease. Corrective Action: PIC cleaned grease trap out. A 10-day follow up will be required.

Additional Comments

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Observations
OUT
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
OUT
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NA
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
43 Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
50 Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
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