Taqueria El Jefe, 6409 Rigsby Road, Richmond, VA 23226 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Taqueria El Jefe
Address: 6409 Rigsby Road, Richmond, VA 23226
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 714-5673
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 03/25/2016
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
Permit Issued.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		03/25/2016Follow-up
  • Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed refried beans that were cooked the previous day at 46°F.
    Correction: Beans discarded. Shallow pans for proper cooling.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No paper towels available at the hand sink.
    Correction: Provide.
02/24/2016Routine
Note: Walk in cooler condensor unit has been replaced, unit will be in working condition soon. A hand sink still needs to be installed at the three part sink.
  • Critical: Food - Compliance with Food Law* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Flan is being prepared in a private home.
    Correction: Cease use of food prepared in a private home. Food must be prepared on site.
  • Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed improper cooling: tongue made last night still at 48-59F was left on counter over night to cool, rice pudding made yesterday afternoon still at 48F.
    Correction: Do not serve to the public. The cooling process must be monitored. Food must be cooled quickly from 135F to 70F in 2 hours then to 41F in 4 hours. Spread food in a shallow/single layer, cut large pieces into smaller portions, and use ice baths to facilitate cooling.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: No date marks on on open TCS foods (queso fresco, sliced ham) and prepared TCS foods (rice, rice pudding, flan).
    Correction: Date mark all open and prepared TCS foods held over 24 hours.
08/25/2015Risk Factor
Notes: Walk in cooler to be repaired to working condition this summer, owners are working on installing a hand sink in dish area.
Permit issued.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed cook chewing gum while working with food.
    Correction: Employees may not eat or chew gum while working with food.
  • Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed beans made last night improperly cooled (very deep pan) still at 48F.
    Correction: Do not serve to the public. Separate into shallow layers/pans and use ice bath to cool food quickly from 135 to 70F in 2 hours and from 70 to 41 in 4 hours.
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Observed raw wood shelving under register.
    Correction: Paint or seal to provide a cleanable surface.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Hood filters in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor behind cook line in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean regularly.
05/14/2015Routine

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