Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2013, Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 11, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-16-15 REPORT # 1464846. FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 20, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES BY DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 16, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT WORKING.(MISSING FAUCET). CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY DISHWASHING AREAS TO WASH HANDS. HANDS MAY BE WASHED AT EXPOSED HAND BY DISHWASHING AREAS UNTIL SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN IS REPAIRED. EXPOSED HAND SINK BY DISHWASHING AREAS IS WITHIN 20 FEET OF MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BY MAIN KITCHEN WITHIN 48 HOURS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES BY DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 28, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Oct 21, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF COOKED READY TO EAT ASSORTED VARIETIES OF TAMALES IN PLASTIC BAGS STORED INSIDE OF A COOLER ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE IN DINING AREA FOR SALE.CHICKEN TAMALES 108.8F-119.8F,POBLANO TAMALES 126.0F-126.2F,CHICKEN BANANA LEAF TAMALES 108.4F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX 50LBS. $50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FRONT COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO MORE THAN 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS & CEILINGS,BOXES,SHELVING UNITS.ALSO SEVERAL FLY STRIPS IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND DEAD ROACHES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,CRATES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOKING UTENSILS,1-EYE STOVES,FLOOR MIXER,SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,MOP SINK,UNUSED GRILL,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2014
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE FOODS FROM STORE BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES TO A KNIFE CADDY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME TORN BOOTH SEATS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND CUTTING BOARD OF PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREPTABLES,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,JUICER,1- EYE STOVES,UNUSED ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,FILTERS AT HOOD,FLOOR MIXER,BLENDERS,MOTORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA,DINING AREA & WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED PANEL ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,TRIM AT WALL ACROSS FROM MOPSINK,WALL TILE AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS,LOOSE WALLBASES IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA & END CAPS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED CART FROM REAR YARD TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER CHICKEN 51.8F, VERDE 70.2F, POZOLE 69.3F, SOUP 68.5F, SALSA 67.6F.NO TIME & TEMPERTAURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.APPX. 50LBS. $100. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE OR LICENSE NUMBER ON RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM 11/18/13.MUST PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LICENSE INSIDE OF LOGBOOK & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE FOODS FROM STORE BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES TO A KNIFE CADDY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME TORN BOOTH SEATS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND CUTTING BOARD OF PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREPTABLES,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,JUICER,1- EYE STOVES,UNUSED ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,FILTERS AT HOOD,FLOOR MIXER,BLENDERS,MOTORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA,DINING AREA & WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED PANEL ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,TRIM AT WALL ACROSS FROM MOPSINK,WALL TILE AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS,LOOSE WALLBASES IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA & END CAPS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN & LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED CART FROM REAR YARD TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
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Mar 26, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT/REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED
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Mar 15, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FRONT PREP AREA, MUST ENCLOSED AREA, PREP AREA CAN NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER, MUST PROVIDE SOME KIND OF CLOSURE TO PREVENT ENTRY, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BOOK, LICENSES, MAP, AND CHEMICALS USED, ETC.,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL SINKS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman on file is from Aug 11, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman.
Has Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Y Tamalcia Roman's — Taqueria Y Tamaleria Roman 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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