A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods Observation:Establishment unable to provide thin probe thermometer.
Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths Observation:Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer between uses. Cloths were put in sanitizer at time of inspection.
Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing. ObservationThermometer not available in make table cooler unit.
Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean Observation:Fan in mobile unit not kept clean.
Equipment and utensils are adequately rinsed after washing Observation:Rinse step of 3 compartment sink sequence not being completed.
Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance Observation:Handwashing sink full of vegetables and not accessible. Vegetables were removed at time of inspection.
Outer openings are protected Observation:Two windows in mobile unit not kept closed. Closed at time of inspection.
Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods Observation:Food employee handling tortillas, bread, and taco toppings with bare hands. Gloves were used at time of inspection.
PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control Observation:Tomatoes 55*, shredded cheese 52* and salsa 51* in make table cooler. Thermostat was adjusted at time of inspection.
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