| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur.
Observed an employee drink stored above the 3-compartment sink. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed trays covering half of the hand wash sink upon entrance to the kitchen. CDI - Trays were removed.
Observed missing handwashing sign at the back kitchen hand sink. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P.
Observed raw chorizo stored above whole muscle meat in the walk-in cooler. Observed a raw egg stored on top of vegetables in the prep cooler. Observed a tray of raw whole muscle meat stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Observed eggs stored above beer kegs in the walk-in cooler. CDI - All items were moved to the correct storage order.
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Observed containers of Tostada shells and chips stored above the prep coolers with no lids. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed all food in prep cooler 1 and 2 above 41 degrees. All items were placed on temporary 6-hour TPHC until the coolers are repaired. Owner called maintenance and they will be here today to repair the two prep coolers and the outside walk-in cooler. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed all TCS foods in the reach-in cooler, prep coolers and several items in the walk-in cooler without date marks. CDI - Owner date marked items that were prepared today. All other items were voluntarily discarded. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed three chemical spray bottles without labels. Observed roach bait, hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol stored above prep surfaces and a prep sink. CDI - All chemicals were labeled and stored in a safe area. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf
Observed a container of chorizo attempting to cool on a storage shelf. CDI - Item was moved to an ice bath. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed squeeze bottles of oil without labels. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
Yes |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed flies in the kitchen and dry storage building outside. Observed open doors to the outside dry storage building throughout the inspection. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.
Observed a hand sink directly next to tortillas and a tortilla grill without a splash guard. EHS observed water splashing onto tortillas during hand washing. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed several soiled wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use.
Observed an avocado in the prep cooler with sticker still attached. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Observed a cutting board with deep stains next to the prep coolers. Observed two prep coolers and a walk-in cooler above 41 degrees. Observed rusting shelves for dry storage and spices in the prep room. Observed a broken door handle on the right side walk-in cooler. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required.
Observed a spray hose connected to mop sink faucet splitter without a back flow prevention device.
CDI - Hose was removed. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
Observed no covered waste bin in the women’s restroom. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed cracked tiles at the entrance to the right side walk-in cooler.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean.
Observed significant grease build-up under and behind the cook line equipment. Observed significant food debris on the floor of the right side walk-in cooler. |