| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11(B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf
Upon entering the mobile unit, soiled dishes were observed being stored in the handsink. EHS removed and placed at 3 comp sink for washing. EHS reminded the PIC that no dishes are to be placed in the handsink. CDI R |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16 (A)(1) TCS foods shall be maintained at 135F or above. P
The empanadas in the front hot holding storage were being held at 122F. EHS informed the PIC that the empanadas need to be reheated and were sent to the back to be fried to get back to temperature. CDI |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2B)
A variety of foods(Beans, Chicharron, liquid for carnitas) were being held at ambient temperature on the prep table out of temperature. TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. Foods were moved to the freezer to get back to cold holding temperatures and were then placed in refrigerator. CDI |
|
36
|
0
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf
No thermometer was available during today's inspection. A verification visit will be done between today's date and 5/10/2026 to ensure that a thermometer have been obtained. VR |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111
Multiple flies were observed flying around the auxiliary mobile unit during the inspection. Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
6-202.13 Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation (C)
A fly strip was hanging between the 2 windows behind the prep table. Insect control devices will not be located over a food preparation area. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C)
Several wet in use wiping cloths were left out on the prep table. In use wiping cloths shall be kept in a bucket of appropriate sanitizer concentration. Wiping cloths were removed. CDI |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Cardboard boxes were observed being used on the floor as non-slip mats. EHS asked the PIC to remove the cardboard and reminded him that only non-slip mats can be used on the floor. CDI |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
There was a decent amount of litter in the in dumpster area and it needs a little bit of cleaning.A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclable, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, and clean. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 Designated Areas
In the auxiliary mobile kitchen an employee drink was uncovered in the food prep area next to food. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, and single service articles are protected from contamination. |