Taqueria Mexicana La Herradura, 348 Finley Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35204 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taqueria Mexicana La Herradura
Address: 348 Finley Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35204
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Apr 10, 2012
Score
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91

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Inspection findings

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  • Cleaning, maintenance tools properly stored.
  • In use, between use, food/ice dispensing utensils properly stored.
  • Lighting, Ventilation: adequate. Ventilation system(filters), clean, operated. Lights shielded.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during cold holding. Time as a public health control. Consumer Advisory used if required.
Aug 4, 2011 92
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Food contamination prevented during storage, preparation, display, handling, other.
  • Toxic or poisonous items; Medicines; First aid materials: Stored; Labeled; Used.
Dec 20, 2011 93
  • Approved thawing methods used.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Lighting, Ventilation: adequate. Ventilation system(filters), clean, operated. Lights shielded.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during cold holding. Time as a public health control. Consumer Advisory used if required.
Apr 10, 2012 91

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 4, 2011

3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below- Chicken, beef and pork in make-table cooler at 49 F// Discard all meats and maintain cooler at 41 F or below.
3-304.12 Store utensils left inside containers of non-potentially hazardous foods with handles above the top of the food- Ice scoop handles found with handles in contact with ice.
6-202.11 Provide shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs for all light fixtures in food prep and ware washing areas- Replace broken and missing light sheilds above stove/fryer.
6-501.113 Store maintenance tools, such as brooms and mops, so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, or linens- Store brooms and mops away from shelf of clean dishes.

Dec 20, 2011

7-102.11 Label all toxic items not in original containers with the common name of the product- Two spray bottles of cleaner not labeled at mopsink// COS- Bottles labeled at time of inspection.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor- Bags of flour stored on floor in storage room// 3-307.11 Store raw shell eggs below and away from ready to eat food- Raw eggs stored above mangos in reach-in cooler.
6-101.11 Provide smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings- Repair wall beside 3 compartment sink where paint is chipping// 6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness- Clean around and behind equipment.

Discussed new online food safety training offered by JCDH.

Apr 10, 2012

3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below- Beef, eggs, milk, sour cream, cheese in reach-in cooler at 48-50 F// Beef, eggs, milk, sour cream, cheese in cooler discarded// Repair reach-in cooler to reach 41 F or below.
3-501.13 Cease thawing potentially hazardous food at room temperature// 3-501.13 Thaw PHF: 1) under refrigeration at 41 F or lower; 2) completely submerged under running water at 70 F or below; 3) as part of the cooking process; or, 4) if for immediate cooking, in the microwave// Beef thawing in container at room temperature on prep counter.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness- Clean around/under equipment and organize back storage area// 6-501.11 Repair or replace damaged areas of walls, floor, and ceiling as needed.
6-202.11 Replace missing light shields above cooktop area.

Food safety certificate available for kitchen employee.

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