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  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name La Botana
Business Name La Botana
Address 8995 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229-4536
Phone 303-288-8805

Inspection Details
07/15/2022 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Several employees were observed walking back in from being outside with their gloves on and not washing their hands or changing their gloves. An employee was observed washing dish ware with gloves on, then proceeding to change their gloves before beginning food preparation, but not washing their hands. Corrective Action: The inspector educated the person in charge on when it is required for employees to wash their hands.
09 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector Comments: 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) An employee was observed sprinkling salt onto ready-to-eat tortilla chips with their bare hands. Corrective Action: The inspector educated the person in charge to ensure no bare hand contact occurs with any ready-to-eat foods, including garnishes or seasoning.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) The hand sink located adjacent to the dish machine was blocked and inaccessible due to a stack of pans and a bucket placed in front of it. Corrective Action: The person in charge agreed to remove the items placed in front of the hand sink.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-304.15(A) Gloves, Use Limitation (P) An employee was observed washing their single-use gloves several times instead of changing them. Corrective Action: The inspector educated the employee that single-use gloves must be changed for new ones when they've become soiled or torn.
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: 3-501.14 Cooling (P) Pico de gallo (50°F) in the outside walk-in refrigerator and chorizo (118°F) on the shelf next to the hot boxes were not effectively cooling from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. Corrective Action: Cooling wands were inserted into the pico de gallo and the chorizo was moved into the walk-in refrigerator.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) The following refrigerated, temperature controlled for safety food items located in the cold-top refrigerator measured greater than 41°F: pico de gallo (58°F), diced tomatoes (51°F), guacamole (56°F), shredded lettuce (56°F), shredded cheese (49°F), cooked pork (56°F), and cooked chicken (56°F). Corrective Action: Ice baths were created for the above food items to allow them to rapidly cool.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Chile verde located in the outside walk-in refrigerator was held longer than 7 days. Corrective Action: The chile verde was discarded (see voluntary condemnation).
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) Two spray bottles filled with a chemical liquid were unlabeled as to their contents. Corrective Action: The person in charge agreed to label all chemical spray bottles.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) Multiple containers of still-frozen shrimp and oysters were observed thawing at room temperature or in stagnant water.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) The concentration of sanitizer in the bucket located left of the cold-top refrigerator measured less than 50 ppm residual chlorine.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) In-use knives were stored in-between cutting boards located at the cook line.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) The non-food contact interior of the ice machine was soiled.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The hand sink located adjacent to the cook line was slow to drain.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The corner of the ceiling over the ice machine was dusty.
02/24/2021 Inspection, Routine
04/01/2020 Inspection, Education
10/28/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Two wait staff did not wash their hands after handling soiled dishes. 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P) The dish washer washed his hands for less than 10 seconds on two occasions after handling soiled dishes. Corrective action: The inspector advised the person in charge to monitor employee hand washing.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Ready-to-eat pork chops in the cold-top refrigerator were stored next to raw chicken. Corrective action: The pork chops were placed into a separate container. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (C) Multiple foods were not covered in the following units: the grill area reach-in freezer, the kitchen walk-in refrigerator, the outdoor walk-in refrigerator, and the outdoor walk-in freezer.
18 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooking time & temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-401.11 Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (Pf) The children's menu contained communited meat (hamburgers and cheeseburgers) that were offered undercooked.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods were marked with a date that exceeded 7 days since preparation and were not discarded: (in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator) green chile (10/21), pozole (10/20), cooked vegetables (caldo res, 10/20), and (in the outdoor walk-in refrigerator) cut tomatoes (10/17). Cheesecake in the wait station glass-door refrigerator expired on 9/19/19 and was not discarded. Corrective action: The inspector discussed when to discard foods with the person in charge and operator.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) Two unlabeled chemical spray bottles were observed under the dish machine dirty drainboard. Corrective action: An employee labeled these containers.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) A container of tripe in the kitchen was stored on the floor. An employee placed a stock pot of beans onto the floor near the grill to mash them.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) The kitchen sanitizer bucket was stored on the floor. The concentration of chlorine in the wait station sanitizer bucket was less than 50 ppm.
06/12/2019 Inspection, Education
05/31/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw fish and raw meat in the indoor walk-in refrigerator were stored above ready-to-eat onions and cooked crab meat. Raw fish in the indoor walk-in refrigerator was stored above ready-to-eat vegetables.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Red enchilada sauce (47°F) in the indoor walk-in refrigerator was greater than 41°F.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods were not date-marked once prepared/opened to be used or discarded within 7 days: (in the walk-in refrigerator) cooked red chiles, adobo sauce, shrimp cocktail sauce, octopus, sliced ham, menudo, milk, and (in the outdoor walk-in refrigerator) milk. Eight pans of menudo in the outdoor walk-in refrigerator were date-marked as prepared on 6/3/19. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods were not discarded within 7 days of preparation or opening or by the expiration date: (in the indoor walk-in refrigerator) red sauce (date-marked 5/18), cooked chicken (date-marked 5/24), milk (expired 5/27), (in the outdoor walk-in refrigerator) queso fresco (date-marked 5/21), and milk (expired 5/27).
05/23/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) An employee filled a container at the dish washing area hand sink for use in dish washing.
11 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector Comments: 3-201.11 Compliance with Food Law (P) The person in charge did not verify the source of tamales.
14 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector Comments: 3-203.12 Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (Pf) The restaurant was not keeping oyster tags attached to the same oysters or able to verify which tags belonged to which oysters. The restaurant was not marking oyster tags with the empty dates and was not keeping the tags in chronological order.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw bacon, and shrimp wrapped in raw bacon, in the indoor walk-in refrigerator were stored above and not protected from ready-to-eat foods. 3-304.15(A) Gloves, Use Limitation (P) An employee washing dishes at the dish machine did not change his gloves in between handling soiled dishes and clean dishes. 3-304.11 Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens (P) Pork chops in the two-door freezer near the walk-in refrigerator were stored on the soiled shelf. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (C) Multiple foods (not in the cooling process) throughout the refrigerators and freezers in the restaurant were not covered.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-702.11 Before Use After Cleaning (P) An 8-10 gallon stock pot at the dish machine area was not sanitized after cleaning.
18 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooking time & temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-401.11 Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (Pf) The children's menu offered hamburgers (ground beef) raw or undercooked.
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: 3-501.14 Cooling (P) Chopped tomatoes (49°F) in the indoor walk-in refrigerator were not cooled to 41°F within four hours of chopping.
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Cooked chiles at the steam table (95-102°F) were less than 135°F.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods were not date-marked once opened or prepared to be used or discarded within 7 days: (in the indoor walk-in refrigerator) tamales, nacho cheese sauce, pozole, rice, menudo, (in the wait station refrigerator) cheesecake, whipped topping, and (in the bar refrigerator) milk. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) The above foods were not date-marked and were not discarded. Carnitas in the outdoor walk-in refrigerator were date-marked 5/16 (8th day since preparation) and were not discarded.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) A pan of meat and vegetables on the kitchen shelf was not thawing in the refrigerator or using an approved method.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Multiple foods in the walk-in freezer were stored on the floor.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-904.14 Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing (C) An employee at the dish machine rinsed salsa cups after sanitizing them.
02/13/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Multiple tamales, queso fresco, and an open container of milk in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator were not date-marked. Corrected on site by marking these items with prep/open dates.
02/08/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/31/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P) An employee washed his hands for less than 20 seconds after cracking a raw egg. The inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-304.15(A) Gloves, Use Limitation (P) An employee used the same glove to crack a raw egg, then to touch single-service items. The inspector educated the employee on glove use.
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Chorizo was 120°F on the steam table. The cook discarded this food.
01/29/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The restaurant did not have a certified food protection manager.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P) An employee at the grill line hand sink washed his hands for less than 20 seconds after handling raw shell egg on two occasions.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) An employee washed two potatoes in the grill line hand sink. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) The kitchen and women's restroom hand sinks did not have signs that told employees to wash their hands.
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) A damaged can of hominy beans in the outdoor can storage area was stored with wholesome cans.
14 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector Comments: 3-203.12 Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (Pf) The shellstock tags were not marked with an empty date and were not kept in chronological order. 3-402.12 Records, Creation, & Retention (Pf) Fish was being offered partially cooked on the menu and the restaurant did not have logs of freezing times and temperatures or a letter from the supplier.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw eggs and meats in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator were stored above cooked and cooling ready-to-eat foods. Raw bacon in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator was hanging above an open container of cooked bacon. 3-304.15(A) Gloves, Use Limitation (P) An employee at the grill line used the same glove to crack raw shell eggs and to handle ready-to-eat onions and cheese. An employee handled raw chicken, raw pork, raw beef, then cooked bacon in this order with the same gloves. The dish washer washed his hands with his gloves on. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (C) A several gallon container of chips and several spice containers in the kitchen were not covered. Multiple foods in the cold-top refrigerator were not covered.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) The kitchen sanitizer bucket used for in-place cleaning and sanitizing was less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
19 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector Comments: 3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding (P) Beans on the flat grill were not reheated to 165°F in two hours or less during the inspection.
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: 3-501.14 Cooling (P) Chicken was 44-50°F, ground beef was 49-50°F, and green chili was 44-47°F in the outdoor walk-in refrigerator after cooling for more than 6 hours. Green chili was 44-50°F and red sauce was 45-46°F in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator after cooling for more than 6 hours.
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Beans were 112-130°F and sausages were 90-120°F in the steam table.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Multiple prepared foods, including chicken, green chile, rice, and ground beef, in the kitchen and outdoor walk-in refrigerators were not date-marked. Open containers of milk in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator and in the bar reach-in refrigerator were not date-marked.
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) The restaurant was not using effective methods to cool cooked foods.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Onions and potatoes were being stored in the mop sink. 3-305.12 Food Storage, Prohibited Areas (C) Rice in the outdoor walk-in refrigerator was uncovered and stored under the condenser drain where water was condensed.
40 - Good Retail Practices
Personal cleanliness
Inspector Comments: 2-402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C) Two kitchen employees did not have hair restraints.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Only one sanitizer bucket was available for the kitchen for cleaning raw animal foods and for in-place cleaning.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) The bulk salt container scoop handle was stored touching the salt, and there were two scoops without handles in the salt.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C) A can opener and mixer were being stored in the mop sink. 4-904.14 Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing (C) The dish washer rinsed off cleaned and sanitized dishes after leaving the dish machine.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C) Single-service containers above the cold-top refrigerator were stored upright and unprotected from contamination.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Ice accumulation was observed in the two-door reach-in freezer.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The dish washing area hand sink was leaking water from the faucet.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: 5-501.15 Outside Receptacles (C) The garbage dumpsters did not have lids.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) Several holes in the wall about 1 foot wide were observed behind the mop sink. 6-501.113 Storing Maintenance Tools (C) The mop sink was not accessible for use because it was being used to store food and food equipment.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C) The vent hood filters were not installed during use of the system.
02/12/2018 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A hand sink was used as a dump sink by evident of coffee in the basin. Discussed importance of handsink use with owner to review with staff.
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Containers of cooked beans stored in a deep metal pan in the walk-in cooler were 47° F cooling for more than 6 hours. The beans were discarded on-site in the trash. Discussed importance of proper cooling and techniques with owner to review with staff.
03b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly heat foods to 165°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Soup re-heating in a large metal pot on the cook line grill measured 82° F after two hours. The Employee rapidly re-heated the soup and proper reheating procedures were discussed with the staff.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area was unlabeled as to its contents. The owner correctly labeled the chemical spray bottle as to its contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Tripe thawing in the preparation sink was not thawed using an approved method.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board at the steam table was grooved and not easily cleanable. Prepared customer foods were stored in the beverage cooler near the kitchen entrance which is designed for prepackaged and bottled products only.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking around the ventilation hood was in disrepair. The door gaskets on several coolers throughout the facility were torn.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the dish machine area was in disrepair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The storage shelf above the preparation sink was soiled with debris. The ventilation hood above the cook line was soiled with grease. The fan guards in the outside walk-in cooler were soiled with dust.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: A sanitizer bucket near the grill line contained a concentration less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs hanging on the oven handle door were not stored in a manner that protects them from contamination.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the rear of the kitchen was not sealed ot the wall.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were observed open.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Large holes were observed under the hand sink in the dish washing area. The base coving in the dish washing area was in disrepair. The plastic on the ceiling tile above the hand washing sink was not smooth and easily cleanable.
03/07/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Several dented cans of peppers in the outside storage area were stored with other wholesome cans.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the grill line was observed putting on a pair of gloves without first washing their hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved open-top employee beverage was stored on the preparation table by the grill line. Employee food was mingled with customer food in the front glass display cooler.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Boxes of single service items in the outside dry storage area were stored on the floor.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board on the grill line was grooved. Prepared customer food was stored in the front glass beverage cooler designed for prepackaged and bottled products only.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the ventilation hood was torn. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler was torn. The table stand mixer was chipped. The raw wood storage shelves in the outside storage area were not smooth and easily cleanable. The tray on the soda machine was rusted.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the 2-door reach-in cooler was soiled with food debris. The ventilation hood was soiled with grease. The door gaskets on the reach-in coolers throughout the facility were soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The tongs hanging off the fryer handle were not stored in a manner that prevents them from contamination.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Several foods were stored in reused single service containers throughout the facility.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were open.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor in the walk-in cooler was rusted. The floor edges throughout the facility were soiled with food debris. The floor in the water heater room was soiled with debris. The floor in the outside storage shed was soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights throughout the facility were not functioning.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Several unused pieces of equipment were stored outside.
03/28/2016 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees were observed donning gloves without washing hands.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Windex was stored with liquor at the bar area.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Plastic bags were used to store foods in the reach-in freezer. A food scoop without handles was observed in the walk-in refrigerator.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards on the cook line cold-top refrigerator was soiled and stained.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Floor grout were worn in multiple places throughout the kitchen.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The faucet to the womens restroom handsink was not properly sealed. The wall by the soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser was torn.
05/29/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/27/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/20/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A damaged can was stored with wholesome cans on the dry storage rack.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut tomatoes were 48-64°F above and near the cold-top cooler.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: A large container was stored in the warewashing handsink.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Taco shells were stored unprotected from contamination above the steam table. Raw chicken and raw ground beef were thawing in the same food preparation sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Buns were stored in a non-food grade plastic container on the the dry storage shelf.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelf below the food preparation table was rusted.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided to the cold-top cooler.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A knife on the knife rack was soiled with food debris. The cutting board on the steam table was stained with food debris. The two-door reach-in freezer was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The dry storage rack was soiled with debris. The three-compartment sink caulking was soiled with mold. The pre-rinse sprayer was soiled with debris.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer solution had a concentration less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs hanging on the oven door handle were not stored in a manner that protects them from contamination.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service containers above the cold-top cooler were stored with food contact surfaces exposed to contamination. Single service utensils were stored at opposing ends in a container near the front counter.
10/28/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An open-cup employee beverage was stored on the food preparation table near the warewashing counter.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Ceviche was 48°F on top of the cold-wells in the cold-top cooler for less than six hours.
06/17/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/13/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/06/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A damaged can was stored with wholesome cans on the dry storage shelf.
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: The establishment offers undercooked seafood and eggs and does not have a consumer advisory.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: The egg, potato, and cheese mixture was 105°F on the steam table.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was unlabeled as to its contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Taco shells were stored unprotected from contamination above the steam table.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided to the cold-top cooler.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards stored on the steam table and cold-top cooler were stained with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A bowl of ceviche was stored directly on raw fish in the cold-top cooler. Clean dishes were stored directly below a fly strip near the cold-top cooler.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service containers were stored with food contact surfaces unprotected from contamination above the cold-top cooler. Single service utensils were stored at opposing ends in bins on the waitstation shelf.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was not functioning in the warewashing area.
06/04/2013 Inspection, Routine
07/03/2012 Inspection, Routine
07/08/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
01/26/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/19/2011 Inspection, Routine
02/02/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/22/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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