Taqueria Veracruz, 725 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: TAQUERIA VERACRUZ
Address: 725 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: 515-556-5317
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 08/01/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • 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.
08/01/2015Regular
  • Mechanical warewashing equipment, sanitization pressure
  • Light bulbs, protective shielding
06/05/2013Routine

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