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"TAQUERIA MERCADO MEXICAN RESTAURANT"
100 E 8TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Last inspected Feb 9, 2024
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Inspection history
Feb 9, 2024
–5 violations
- "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
- "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
- "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
- "3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
Aug 17, 2023
–16 violations
- "3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."
- "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "3701-21-22 - Violation - Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."
- "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
- "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
- "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
- "3717-1-04.4(S)(1) - Violation - Single-service/ use articles-use limitation. Single-service or single-use articles were reused. "
- "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
- "3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated."
- "3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
- "3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
- "3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(p) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-explain complying with reporting responsibilities The person in charge shall be able to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees."
- "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Feb 27, 2023
–4 violations
- "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
- "3717-1-05.1(S)(1) - Violation - Plumbing system-repair according to OBC Plumbing system is not repaired according to the Ohio plumbing code."
- "3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
- "3717-1-06.2(I)(3) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity prep and safety areas The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor."
Jun 28, 2022
–4 violations
- "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
- "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
- "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
- "3717-1-06.2(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity storage and cleaning The light intensity was <10 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor, in walk-in refrigerators, dry food storage areas, or in other areas during cleaning periods."
Sep 30, 2021
–11 violations
- "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
- "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
- "3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."
- "3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
- "3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
- "3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."
- "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
Aug 10, 2021
–6 violations
- "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
- "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
- "3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
- "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
Jun 1, 2021
✓Feb 2, 2021
–6 violations
- "3717-1-07.0(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-original containers Poisonous/toxic materials do not have a legible manufacturers label."
- "3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."
- "3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
- "3717-1-03.2(N)(1) - Violation - Gloves-use limitation, task specific Single use gloves were used for more than one task or were not changed when contaminated."
- "3717-1-02.2(E)(1)(b)(ii)(c) - Violation - Hand Sanitizers (handwashing) Hand sanitizers used in place of handwashing."
- "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
Dec 22, 2020
–6 violations
- "3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."
- "3717-1-02.2(E)(1)(b)(ii)(c) - Violation - Hand Sanitizers (handwashing) Hand sanitizers used in place of handwashing."
- "3717-1-03.2(N)(1) - Violation - Gloves-use limitation, task specific Single use gloves were used for more than one task or were not changed when contaminated."
- "3717-1-07.0(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-original containers Poisonous/toxic materials do not have a legible manufacturers label."
- "3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
- "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
Jun 8, 2020
–1 violation
- "3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."
Feb 4, 2020
✓Oct 31, 2019
–6 violations
- "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
- "3717-1-04.7(C) - Violation - Storage of soiled linens-methods. Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner."
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(8) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
- "3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
- "3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
- "3717-1-04.8(G)(1) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented."
May 21, 2019
–5 violations
- "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
- "3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
- "3717-1-04.5(B)(5) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency-non-TCS food Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
Feb 19, 2019
–1 violation
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
Sep 5, 2018
–4 violations
- "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "3717-1-05.4(G)(3) - Violation - Refuse-hand sink receptacles Refuse receptacle is not provided at each hand sink where using paper towels."
- "3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. "
May 14, 2018
–6 violations
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. "
- "3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. "
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
- "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
- "3717-1-05.4(G)(3) - Violation - Refuse-hand sink receptacles Refuse receptacle is not provided at each hand sink where using paper towels."
Oct 24, 2017
–12 violations
- "3717-1-06.4(J)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."
- "X. Chemical Food additives approved and properly used. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
- "3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. "
- "3717-1-02.3(A)(1)(2)(3) - Violation - Employee Drinks Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers. "
- "3717-1-07.2 - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-retail stock separation Poisonous/toxic materials for retail sale are stored improperly. "
- "3717-1-07.0(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-original containers Poisonous/toxic materials do not have a legible manufacturers label."
- "3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
- "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
- "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature & Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
Oct 23, 2017
–2 violations
- "X. Chemical Food additives approved and properly used. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
May 5, 2017
–10 violations
- "3717-1-07.0(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-original containers Poisonous/toxic materials do not have a legible manufacturers label."
- "X. Chemical Food additives approved and properly used. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
- "3717-1-07.2 - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-retail stock separation Poisonous/toxic materials for retail sale are stored improperly. "
- "3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
- "3717-1-06.4(J)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."
- "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature & Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
- "3717-1-02.3(A)(1)(2)(3) - Violation - Employee Drinks Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers. "
Mar 9, 2017
–2 violations
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
- "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
Dec 29, 2016
–9 violations
- "X. Chemical Food additives approved and properly used. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)&(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
- "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
- "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
- "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. "
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(3) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency of Equipment and Utensils Improper frequency of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils."
Oct 31, 2016
–17 violations
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
- "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
- "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
- "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)&(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. "
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(3) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency of Equipment and Utensils Improper frequency of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils."
- "X. Chemical Food additives approved and properly used. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous or toxic materials -working containers Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled."
- "3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities: Handwashing signage: Provided A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
- "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Light bulbs: Protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles."
- "3717-1-04.5(B)(2) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-PHF Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every four hours."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
- "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers--common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled. "
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
Jul 18, 2016
–3 violations
- "3717-1-04.0(A) - Violation - Multiuse Utensils Contact Surfaces, Materials Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards."
- "3717-1-07.2 - Violation - Poisonous material-stock:retail sale separation. Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale are stored above or adjacent to food, food equipment or utensils, linens, or single -service items. "
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from cross-contamination between species The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. "
May 9, 2016
–14 violations
- "3717-1-04.0(A) - Violation - Multiuse Utensils Contact Surfaces, Materials Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards."
- "3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage--preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. "
- "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers--common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled. "
- "3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities: Handwashing signage: Provided A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
- "X. Chemical Food additives approved and properly used. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used."
- "3717-1-07.2 - Violation - Poisonous material-stock:retail sale separation. Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale are stored above or adjacent to food, food equipment or utensils, linens, or single -service items. "
- "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous or toxic materials -working containers Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled."
- "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
- "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Light bulbs: Protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles."
- "3717-1-04.5(B)(2) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-PHF Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every four hours."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from cross-contamination between species The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. "
- "3717-1-05.1(S)(1) - Violation - Plumbing system - maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not repaired according to the Ohio building code."
Dec 31, 2015
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