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Tacos La Morena Restaurant

2319 HUGHES AVENUE, 10458

Mexican

3473132182

AScore: 6

Last inspected: December 18, 2024

Score Trajectory

Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.

Inspection History

December 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 6
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
June 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 28
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
February 22, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 11
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
October 7, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 12
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
September 19, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 0
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
August 24, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 0
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.