Restaurant Information


Facility ID 5026011480
Restaurant Name El Tucan Mexican Restaurant
Phone Number
Last Inspection Date 20121105
Last Inspection Score 99.5

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2012-11-05 99.5 routine
2012-11-05 99.5 routine
2014-09-30 99 routine
2017-12-22 98.5 routine
2013-12-19 98.5 routine
2013-09-18 98.5 routine
2013-01-14 98.5 routine
2018-11-15 97.5 routine
2018-05-31 97.5 routine
2018-03-21 97 routine
2016-12-22 96.5 routine
2016-09-02 95 routine
2016-06-10 95 routine
2016-01-15 95 routine
2017-03-06 94.5 routine
2015-07-27 94.5 routine
2017-06-15 92 routine
2017-09-20 91.5 routine
2016-01-25 followup
2015-05-21 followup
2015-05-21 complaint
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-11-15 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cevidence of water leaks observed from damaged ceiling tiles along restroom hallway, at foyer, and in dining area. owner stated that repairs have been made but due to the excessi
2018-11-15 47 4-602.13 nonfood contact surfaces-cobserved some build up of grime on cooler fan guards in the walk in cooler.clean equipment frequent enough to preclude visible accumulations of dirt, dustgrime , or other soiling agents.
2018-11-15 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking - pfmilk is also considered to be a rte ready to eat food that must be date marked as well using the expiration as 6 plus the date of opening to sta
2018-05-31 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cevidence of water leaks observed from damaged ceiling tiles along restroom hallway, at foyer, and in dining area. owner stated that repairs have been made but due to the excessi
2018-05-31 45 4-205.10 food equipment, certification and classification - cowner is using buckets for food-storage that are not ansi-approved equipment. provide approved food-grade containers for food storage.4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - crepl
2018-05-31 14 4-602.11 equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency - pdrink dispensers observed visibly soiled with build-up. all food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch. cdi - employee had mistakenly forgotten to fully separate pieces o
2018-03-21 19 3-501.16 (a)(1) potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), hot and cold holding - pchicken and beef were observed out-of-compliance with minimum hot-holding requirement of 135f or above. properly maintain all prepared and poten
2018-03-21 13 3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation - praw hamburger observed stored above produce (onions). properly segregate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and other raw-animal foods according to final cook temperatur
2017-12-22 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - csignificant improvement noted. owner stated water leaks had been repaired and he had begun replacing damaged ceiling tiles. evidence of water leaks observed from damaged ceiling
2017-12-22 47 4-601.11 (b) and (c) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - cthoroughly clean gaskets throughout. this is most significant at the 4-door reach-in freezer where black build-up is abundant.
2017-12-22 37 3-305.11 food storage-preventing contamination from the premises - c3-307.11 miscellaneous sources of contamination - cemployee jacket stored in container with raw onions. properly segregate employees' personal belongings from restaurant food and equipmen
2017-09-20 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cevidence of water leaks observed from damaged ceiling tiles along restroom hallway, at foyer, and in dining area. repair all water leaks as necessary. repair/replace damaged cei
2017-09-20 47 4-601.11 (b) and (c) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - cthoroughly clean gaskets throughout. this is most significant at the 4-door reach-in freezer where black build-up is abundant.
2017-09-20 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - creplace torn and damaged gaskets throughout.
2017-09-20 14 4-501.114 manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration and hardness - psanitizing solution at dish machine was measuring at 0ppm chlorine. sanitizing solution shall measure between 50-200ppm of chlorine
2017-09-20 7 3-301.11 preventing contamination from hands - p,pfemployee observed handling ready-to-eat food such as onions, tortillas, and taco bowls using bare-hand contact. establishment shall review with all employees to ensure that proper food-handling procedures
2017-09-20 4 3-301.12 preventing contamination when tasting - pemployee's personal food stored on top of restaurant food containers in walk-in cooler. properly store and segregate food and drink when tasting and storing to prevent contamination. cdi - owner voluntaril
2017-06-15 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cevidence of water leaks observed from damaged ceiling tiles along restroom hallway, at foyer, and in dining area. repair all water leaks as necessary. repair/replace damaged cei
2017-06-15 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - cwalk-in cooler is not properly maintaining food temperatures at 41f or less. repair walk-in cooler as necessary to maintain food temperatures at 41f or less. top hinge pin on walk-in cooler door is r
2017-06-15 33 3-501.13 thawing - cchorizo observed thawing on counter. prepared and potentially hazardous food shall be thawed under refrigeration, submerged under constantly running cool water (70f or less), or as part of the cooking process. cdi -chorizo was placed i
2017-06-15 20 3-501.16 (a)(2) and (b) potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), hot and cold holding - pwalk-in cooler is not properly maintaining food temperatures for cold-holding at the required 41f or less. additionally, food employees
2017-06-15 14 4-501.114 manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration and hardness - psanitizing solution at dish machine was measuring at 0ppm chlorine. sanitizing solution shall measure between 50-200ppm of chlorine
2017-06-15 7 3-301.11 preventing contamination from hands - p,pfmultiple employees observed handling ready-to-eat food such as onions, tortillas, and taco bowls using bare-hand contact. establishment shall review with all employees to ensure that proper food-handling
2017-03-06 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cevidence of water leaks observed from damaged ceiling tiles along restroom hallway, at foyer, and in dining area. repair all water leaks as necessary. repair/replace damaged cei
2017-03-06 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - cwalk-in cooler is producing excessive condensation that is dripping on and contaminating food. repair damage causing excess condensation. ice build-up suggestive of a leak is present in the walk-in f
2017-03-06 37 3-305.11 food storage-preventing contamination from the premises - cfood stored below water leak in walk-in cooler. repair leak as necessary. ensure that food is stored to prevent contamination from the premises.
2017-03-06 14 4-501.114 manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration and hardness - psanitizing solution at dish machine was measuring at 0ppm chlorine. sanitizing solution shall measure between 50-200ppm of chlorine
2016-12-22 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cevidence of water leaks observed from damaged ceiling tiles along restroom hallway, at foyer, and in dining area. repair all water leaks as necessary. repair/replace damaged cei
2016-12-22 52 5-501.15 outside receptacles - coutdoor waste receptacle is damaged and rusted. contact waste management company to replace damaged unit.
2016-12-22 49 5-205.15 system maintained in good repair - pleak observed at 3-compartment sink. properly repair 3-compartment sink as necessary. cdi - manager has scheduled maintenance to repair faucet at 3-compartment sink.
2016-12-22 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - cleak observed at ice machine, reach-in freezer, and walk-in freezer. repair leaks as necessary. maintain equipment in good repair.
2016-12-22 37 3-305.11 food storage-preventing contamination from the premises - cfood stored below water leak in walk-in cooler, reach-in freezer, and ice machine. repair leaks as necessary. ensure that food is stored to prevent contamination from the premises.
2016-09-02 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cleak observed from damaged ceiling tile and down the wall across from the men's restroom entrance. water leak observed in entrance/foyet. repair all water leaks. properly repair
2016-09-02 49 5-205.15 system maintained in good repair - pleak observed at 3-compartment sink. properly repair 3-compartment sink as necessary.•
2016-09-02 47 4-601.11 (b) and (c) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - cthoroughly clean gaskets to remove black build-up observed throughout, especially at reach-in freezer.
2016-09-02 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - crepair and secure separating threshold at walk-in freezer.
2016-09-02 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking - pfnone of the prepared or potentially hazardous food was properly date-marked. all prepared and potentially hazardous food shall be labeled to indi
2016-09-02 14 4-601.11 (a) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - pinterior shelf of the ice machine and the ice machine bin were visibly soiled with black build-up as well as rust from a rusted hinge on the door of the ice machine.
2016-06-10 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cproperly secure damaged and separating attachments between hand sink/wall juncture, 3-compartment sink/wall juncture and baseboard/wall juncture along the restroom area hallway
2016-06-10 49 5-205.15 system maintained in good repair - pleak observed at 3-compartment sink. properly repair 3-compartment sink as necessary. cdi - owner has already contacted plumbing company to repair sink leak.
2016-06-10 39 3-304.14 wiping cloths, use limitation - cwet wiping cloth observed on equipment. wet wiping cloths shall be held in a chemical sanitizing solution between use..
2016-06-10 31 3-501.15 cooling methods - pfcontainer of refried beans observed cooling in walk-in cooler. cooling refried beans had not been separated, placed into cooling equipment, or placed in an ice bath. cooling shall be accomplished with the time and temperature
2016-06-10 18 3-501.14 cooling - pcontainer of refried beans observed cooling in walk-in cooler. cooling refried beans had not been separated, placed into cooling equipment, or placed in an ice bath. cooling shall be accomplished with the time and temperature criteria
2016-06-10 14 4-601.11 (a) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - pdish machine is not properly sanitizing food-contact surfaces and is measuring 0ppm of chlorine. the chlorine sanitizer is not being properly dispensed into the machi
2016-01-15 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - cproperly secure damaged and separating attachments between 3-compartment sink/wall juncture and baseboard/wall juncture along the restroom area hallway.
2016-01-15 47 4-601.11 (b) and (c) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - creach-in freezer gaskets contained pink build-up. drink cooler gaskets were visibly soiled with miscellaneous debris. the exterior portion of the interior ice
2016-01-15 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - cgaskets throughout are torn on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers. replace all torn gaskets. maintain equipment in good repair.
2016-01-15 31 . 3-501.15 cooling methods - pfpot of shredded chicken observed sitting on counter to cool. cooling chicken had not been covered, separated, placed into cooling equipment, or placed in an ice bath. cooling shall be accomplished with the time and temperatu
2016-01-15 13 3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation - praw chicken stored above raw beef. containers of raw animal food shall be separated according to final cook temperature requirements to prevent contamination.
2016-01-15 6 2-301.14 when to wash - pemployee observed coming in from outside and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation incl
2015-07-27 52 5-501.114 using drain plugs - cdrain plug missing on exterior waste disposal unit. contact waste management company to provide proper, cleanable drain plug. cdi - owner has contacted waste management to replace rusted dumpster and missing drain plug.
2015-07-27 49 5-205.15 system maintained in good repair - pwastewater back-up observed at can wash. contact plumbing specialist to remove blockage from drain. cdi - owner has contacted plumber in regards to can wash.
2015-07-27 47 4-601.11 (b) and (c) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - cthoroughly clean reach-in freezer gaskets due to pink build-up. all other gaskets observed were clean.
2015-07-27 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - cgaskets throughout are torn on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers. replace all torn gaskets. evidence of a leak in exterior walk-in freezer. repair leak in walk-in freezer as necessary to prevent
2015-07-27 39 3-304.14 wiping cloths, use limitation - cwet wiping cloth observed on equipment. wet wiping cloths shall be held in a chemical sanitizing solution between use.
2015-07-27 37 3-307.11 miscellaneous sources of contamination - cclean glasses were observed being stored on the meat preparation sink drainboard. relocate clean glasses supply to maintain that contamination does not occur during meat preparation. cardboard is being us
2015-07-27 36 6-501.112 removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pest - croach carcasses were observed in the light shields above the dish area. neither living or dead insects were observed throughout the remainder of the restaurant. remove all dead i
2015-07-27 14 4-501.114 manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration and hardness - pdish machine sanitizing strength measured at 0ppm of chlorine. food contact surfaces shall be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitize
2015-07-27 6 2-301.14 when to wash - pemployees observed coming in from outside and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation inc
2014-09-30 53 .
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2013-12-19 53 .
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2013-09-18 53 .
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2013-01-14 45 . . . 4-101.11 characteristics-materials for construction and repair: replace torn gasket of walkin freezer; repair ice leak in upright freezer; remove tin foil cover on shelves and refinish or repaint to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.
2013-01-14 42 4-901.11 equipment and utensils, air-drying required: thouroughly air dry all pans before stacking and storing to prevent possible bacteria growth
2013-01-14 2 2-201.11 (a), (b), (c), & (e) responsibility of permit holder, person in charge, and conditional employees: keep employee reporting agreement on file for all employees
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This data was provided by Cumberland County Health Department and last updated on Feb 04, 2019. Dataset contains 655 restaurants inspected in Cumberland County.

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