El Tapatio Market, 347 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV - inspection findings and violations



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Name: EL TAPATIO MARKET
Address: 347 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 3/24/2016
Score
94

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  • [2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation
    Found two packaged meat items; hot dogs and deli meat; that were over the expiration date. Observed a handful of different canned items that were expired as well. Items were discarded; corrected on site. Need to cull expired items from selves to prevent contamination and recommend maintaining an inventory system.The is a fridge in the back storage area that is only used for personal food storage. Need to label that food is only for employees only or not for sale.
  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located
    Need to paint all shelves in the back room that are exposed wood to facilitate proper cleaning.
  • [1] Floors; constructed; drained; clean; good repair; covering installation; dustless cleaning methods
    Need to sweep and deep clean all the floors in the facility; especially in the back storage area (near the hot water heater as well).Need to install coving in the back storage area; and along the half wall near the top reach-in freezer to facilitate proper cleaning and seal all junctions. Recommend developing are more consistent deep cleaning schedule for floors in the back storage are.
  • [1] Premises free of litter; unnecessary articles; equipment/personal articles properly stored; authorized personnel
    Observed a large amount of unnecessary items in the back storage area; in the mop sink room; and in the front retail space. Store all personal items away from food; food preparation areas; and food contact surfaces; including dishware. Need to properly store personal items and remove all unnecessary items to facilitate proper cleaning and prevent vermin harborage.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Bathroom clean and stockedAll fridges <=41FFood in freezer is frozen solid Mop sink okIf you would like to receive information about current Food Safety topic and new; please sign up for the Washoe County Health District; Food Safety Listserve at the website listed below. https://www.washoecounty.us/county_news_subscriptions.phpSelect the “Food Safety” topic list
3/24/2016Routine Inspection 1st94
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    **No violations noted at the time of inspection**Notes:Restroom is stocked and availableThermometers in all refer unitsAll food product is properly storedAll product dates reviewed okGrocery area is properly maintained
1/21/2015Routine Inspection 1st100
  • [2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation
    Out-dated food including sour cream; queso duro seco (hard; dry cheese) remained on storage frig. self for sale (dates from Dec. 2013; Feb. and March). Remove all outdated foods from sale.Corrected immediately.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    -no other violatins noted--storage refrigerator with dairy; eggs and other foods @ 37 F.---all foods in freezers are well-frozen--all dry foods properly stored--all foods for sale are in original container--no repackaging noted (this was a previous violation)-facility is clean and weel-maintained-Note: freezers have some build-up of ice. Should be defrosted before the weather gets hot to keep them functioning well.
4/7/2014Routine Inspection 1st98
  • [1] Original container; properly labeled
    Crema Mexicana (sour cream) had been purchased bulk and put into smaller plastic containers. Some were labeled with the name of the Ojo de Agua Produce; Dos Pasos; CA 209-392-2233.Owner agrred to remove and take these foods home with selling to public.This is not acceptable pracrice under a grocery permit. Must purchase all foods pre-packed from supplier.
  • [2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation
    Sever foods inclduing Model Dairy Sour Cream nand Bridgeford Mexican Style cheese had expired sell-by dates. Check dates daily to remove those with expired dates from sale.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    -no other violations noted---frig with dairy @ 39 F.; sour cream @ 39 F.-facilyt is cleanand well-organized--all stock properly stored with chemicals and cleaning agents away from food products-
8/23/2013Routine Inspection 1st97
  • [2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation
    All commercially processed products that indicate "keep frozen" by manufacturer must be kept frozen at 0F or below; observed pizzas under refrigeration. (correction on-site)
  • [2] Toilet rooms: self closing doors; fixtures maintained; clean; hand soap/drying devices provided; proper waste receptacle
    Facility shall install sanitary towel dispensers in both restrooms; proper handwashing is critical in disease transmission. (discontinue use of common towel)
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    The following was observed at the time of inspection:All refrigeration units and freezer units checked within regulation; observed refrigeration unit with potentially hazardous foods at 35F.Ice bags commercially pre-packaged.Date marking codes checked good.(change of ownership inspection recently conducted on 07/17/2012.)
9/18/2012Routine Inspection 1st96
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Opening Reinspection:All corrections from 07/10/2012; complete. Facility is approved as a (risk category 1 Grocery Health Permit).
7/17/2012Opening Reinspection 1st100
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Change of Ownership/Opening Inspection:Facility is approved for operations with the following conditions; facility will be (assigned a risk category 1 Grocery Health Permit.)1) Clean and sanitize restrooms; in addition; install soap and sanitary towel dispensers. Replace floor in restroom with damaged floor; all surfaces in restroom must be smooth and easily cleanable.2) Install vent/exhaust fans in restrooms.3) Repair damaged lights and install shields.4) Repair damaged floor tiles; floor must be smooth and easily cleanable.5) Clean back storage area and remove articles not in use.6) Remove all cardboard from reach-in refrigeration and clean and sanitize.Opening Reinspection in (7) days by 07/17/2012.
7/10/2012Opening Inspection100

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