Tamales Garibay
Last inspected: May 27, 2015
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Tamales Garibay stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from May 27, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since May 27, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Tamales Garibay squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS AT REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FROM ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: DATED 01/10/2014, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW, REPORT Inspection #: 1395562, 38 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT, NOT PROPERLY SEALED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,
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Jan 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS EMPTY, LIDS MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED, AND NOT OVERFLOWING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT WASHROOM, PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT, UNDERAND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN BATHROOM, AND CLEAN ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Must clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment and maintain. Must elevate all items on the floor in the rear area close to the one door cooler.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Must clean the walls and maintain in the rear area close to the one door cooler .
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs above the prep table must be shielded. Instructed to provide light shield and end caps.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install a back flow preventive device on the mop sink faucet or remove the thread.
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May 1, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA, CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING BOWL IN WASHROOM, STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT WASHROOM, PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL PANELS AND BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT DINING AREA, ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jun 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST KEEP COOLERS/FREEZERS AT 40F OR BELOW, 0F OR BELOW.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD PANELS UNDER WASHROOM HAND BOWL. ALSO MUST PROPERLY INSTALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINKS, SHELVES, CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN, ETC...CLEAN THRU-OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT AND REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tamales Garibay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tamales Garibay on file is from May 27, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tamales Garibay?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tamales Garibay.
Has Tamales Garibay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamales Garibay have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tamales Garibay means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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