Failing grade for food truck

A food truck operating out of Hall County failed a health department inspection on Oct. 26.

Durango Mobile in Gainesville had pests present, procedure issues and food temperature issues which warranted a failing score of 57.

A lot of flies were inside the trailer, according the report. The inspector wrote that order windows were being left open without screens allowing for the entry of flies into the food prep/handling area. “Because trailer is set-up at the chicken plant and this area is especially prone to flies, the order windows need to either have screens, be closed or fly fans (sir curtains can be installed) to control the entry of insects into the trailer,” the inspector wrote.

The inspector also noted that gloves were being changed when changing tasks or touching things that may contaminate hands. The health code dictates that gloves be worn for different tasks, such as grabbing food items out of containers for cooking/service must be changed when the task is changed. Gloves should be removed, hands washed, and a new pair of gloves put on.

A one-door sandwich unit was not keeping time and temperature control required at 41 degrees or below. The inspector noted that sliced tomatoes, cheese, shredded lettuce in top of unit with temperatures of 44 - 49 degrees. Precooked meat, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes inside unit had temperatures of 46 to 60 degrees.

No one answered the phone on multiple attempts to contact management.

The food truck is scheduled for a follow-up on Nov. 9.