11/22/2021
Inspection, Routine
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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 concentration of the sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink during manual ware washing operations did not reach at least 150 ppm residual quaternary ammonium.
Corrective action: the sanitizer was dumped and a new batch that reached at least 150 ppm was made.
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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 (121°-126° F) in the hot holding table of the assembly line did not reach at least 135° F.
Corrective action: the beans were reheated to proper temperature.
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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)
Corn and chipotle paste in the single door reach-in refrigerator of the assembly line (marked with a preparation date of November 14, 2021) were held for longer than 7 days past their preparation date.
Corrective action: the items were discarded (see voluntary condemnation).
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07/17/2019
Inspection, Routine
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16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized |
Inspector Comments: A coat of slimy pink debris was observed in the interior of the ice machine.
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37 - Good Retail Practices |
Food properly labeled; original container |
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle used for lemon juice was not labeled as to its content.
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41 - Good Retail Practices |
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored |
Inspector Comments: Several wiping cloths were not stored in a sanitizer solution while not in use. A soiled wiping towel was stored with clean utensils in the ware washing area.
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44 - Good Retail Practices |
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled |
Inspector Comments: Kitchen containers were stacked wet at the ware washing area.
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47 - Good Retail Practices |
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used |
Inspector Comments: A basket made of wood wicker was used to store fried tortilla bowls at the front counter.
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51 - Good Retail Practices |
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
Inspector Comments: The hot water handle on the three compartment sink was leaking.
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56 - Good Retail Practices |
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used |
Inspector Comments: A light bulb in the ventilation hood and in the walk-in refrigerator was not operational.
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07/27/2018
Inspection, Routine
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02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
Personnel: Hands washed as needed |
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed to have coughed and did not remove their gloves and wash their hands while continuing to work with food at the grill line. Manager discussed hand washing with staff.
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03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater |
Inspector Comments: Brown rice was 119-123°F and white rice was 123°F. The items were reheated to 165°F.
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08a - Critical |
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored |
Inspector Comments: Grill cleaner was stored next to customer utensil items at the storage container by the tortilla press. The grill cleaner was moved to a better location.
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10a - Non-Critical |
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces |
Inspector Comments: Several cutting boards by the large hot holding unit were stained.
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10b - Non-Critical |
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces |
Inspector Comments: The door gasket to the 2-door reach-in refrigerator by the grill line was torn. Cardboard was used as a shelf liner in the back kitchen. The ventilation hood caulking was torn.
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12d - Non-Critical |
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths |
Inspector Comments: Wiping cloths around the front counter were stored outside of sanitizer solution.
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13b - Non-Critical |
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used |
Inspector Comments: Plastic cups were not stored at least six inches off the floor in the kitchen.
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14c - Non-Critical |
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings |
Inspector Comments: The floor under the grill at the grill line was soiled with food debris.
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14g - Non-Critical |
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained |
Inspector Comments: An employees belongings were stored by the rethermalizer in the kitchen.
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01/03/2017
Inspection, Routine
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01b - Critical |
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage |
Inspector Comments: Ice in the ice machine sold for human consumption was used as coolant as evidenced by the employee beverage stored in the ice machine.
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02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
Personnel: Hands washed as needed |
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed changing their gloves without washing their hands in between on two occasions. An employee donned gloves without washing their hands, handled raw chicken with their gloved hands, disposed their gloves, then performed other food preparation tasks without washing their hands.
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02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
Personnel: Hygienic practices |
Inspector Comments: An employee in the warewashing area wiped their hands on their apron on two occasions. A container was stored in the hand sink basin at the front service line. The hand sink at the front service line was used as a dumpsink as evidenced by the maroon colored liquid in the basin.
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02e - Critical |
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking |
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee beverage twist-top container was stored in the ice machine. An approved employee beverage container was stored next to customer food utensils at the service line. An unapproved, open top employee beverage was stored on the food preparation table across from the grill line.
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04b - Critical |
Sanitation: Mechanical |
Inspector Comments: The concentration of chlorine residual at the dish surface after the final rinse of the dish machine was less than 50 ppm.
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05b - Critical |
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure |
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided at the men's restroom hand sink.
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12c - Non-Critical |
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations |
Inspector Comments: Several dishes on the clean dish racks in the warewashing area were stacked wet and nested.
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12d - Non-Critical |
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths |
Inspector Comments: A wiping cloth stored in a cabinet across from the cold top refrigerator at the service line was not stored in a sanitizer solution.
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14a - Non-Critical |
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained |
Inspector Comments: Urine was observed in the men's restroom urinal after flushing.
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14c - Non-Critical |
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings |
Inspector Comments: A ceiling vent in the women's restroom was soiled with dust.
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14d - Non-Critical |
Physical Facilities: Lighting |
Inspector Comments: A light bulb in the walk-in refrigerator was not functioning.
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14e - Non-Critical |
Physical Facilities: Ventilation |
Inspector Comments: The ventilation hood interior above the oven was heavily soiled with grease.
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14f - Non-Critical |
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms |
Inspector Comments: Employee belongings were improperly stored throughout the back kitchen area around customer food and utensils.
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01/05/2016
Inspection, Routine
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09b - Non-Critical |
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination |
Inspector Comments: 3-404, 3-415: The hard taco shell salad bowls on the front service counter were not protected from contamination while on display.
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10a - Non-Critical |
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces |
Inspector Comments: The interior of the "cheese" two door reach in refrigerator across from the food service counter was worn. Wicker baskets used to store tacos and cookies were not constructed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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10b - Non-Critical |
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces |
Inspector Comments: A door gasket on the left door of the reach-in refrigerator located below the service counter cold top was torn.
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12b - Non-Critical |
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces |
Inspector Comments: The ventilation hoods above the cooks line fryers were soiled with grease.
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14c - Non-Critical |
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings |
Inspector Comments: Holes in the wall located to the right of the cooks line hot top were unsealed.
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01/06/2015
Inspection, Routine
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09b - Non-Critical |
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination |
Inspector Comments: Taco bowls were stored unprotected from contamination on the front service line.
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10a - Non-Critical |
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces |
Inspector Comments: Taco bowls and cookies were stored in wicker baskets along the front service line.
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12a - Non-Critical |
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces |
Inspector Comments: Plastic food containers were stained with food debris. A spatula and cutter were soiled with food debris near the quesadilla press.
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13b - Non-Critical |
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used |
Inspector Comments: Single service plates and bowls were stored with food contact surfaces exposed to contamination along the front service line.
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