Taqueria La Hacienda, 4015 Main Street, Exmore, VA - Mobile Food Unit inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Taqueria La Hacienda
Address: 4015 Main Street, Exmore, VA
Type: Mobile Food Unit
Phone: 757 414-0664
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 02/02/2016

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Taqueria La Hacienda, 4015 Main Street, Exmore, VA »


Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Mobile truck was clean and orderly. No violations. Please display permit in a manner for public to view.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
02/02/2016Routine
Mobile truck was observed to be clean and orderly. No violations.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
11/19/2015Routine
Operator was provided a copy of the inspection report. All violations from the July 27th, 2015 inspection report have been corrected.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/10/2015Follow-up
Discussed inspection report with operator.
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
    Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing*
    Observation: Chemical sanitizer not being used in three compartment sink.
    Correction: Provide chemical sanitizer for three compartment sink. Ensure all utensils and cooking equipment are properly rinsed, washed, and sanitized using three compartment sink.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
07/27/2015Routine
Inspection discussed with person in charge.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: All the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics
    Observation: The food contact surfaces and nonfood contact surfaces are being covered and lined with newspaper and aluminum foil which are not durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Repair and/or replace the food and nonfood contact surfaces lined with newspaper and aluminum foil to permit easy cleaning.
  • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
    Observation: Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of potentially hazardous foods.
    Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for potentially hazardous food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
02/04/2014Routine
Mobile unit has relocated and has new commissary agreement. The water and sewage hook-ups were inspected at time of inspection. Inspection discussed with the person in charge.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: All the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
07/18/2013Routine
Inspection conducted and discussed with person in charge.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the Kenmore 1 Dr Refrigerator.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: The indoor wall material(bare plywood) located underneath the sinks(handwashing and 3 vat) of the mobile unit does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the wall material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The wall behind the 2 burners is noted to be dirty with food residue and food debris.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
04/11/2013Routine

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about Taqueria La Hacienda? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
Taqueria La Hacienda respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend Taqueria La Hacienda to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Taqueria La Hacienda (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
Burger King #1602 (01-1464)Virginia Beach, VA
*
Hardee's #2341Roanoke, VA
****
McDonald's #3984 (01-0368)Virginia Beach, VA
*
Pupuseria GaviotaHarrisonburg, VA
*****
McDonald's #11683Midlothian, VA
**•
Jim's Country StoreFront Royal, VA
*
Hardee'sGalax, VA
*
McDonald'sMax Meadows, VA
Popeyes # 5738Chesapeake, VA
*
Mister Softee of Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VA

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

Hardee's of Exmore #2840
McDonald's
Hampton Inn & Suites
Sunrise Family Pizzeria
Nutrition Is Life
Exmore Diner
Subway Exmore
Shore Good Bakery

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: