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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.

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Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name La Casita Mexican Restaurant
Business Name La Casita Mexican Restaurant
Address 18951 E Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80134-4909
Phone 720-842-5181

Inspection Details
05/24/2022 Inspection, Routine
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) An employee beverage was stored over a food preparation table across from the ice machine. An employee beverage was stored on the ice chest next to the hand washing sink at the wait station. An employee beverage was stored next to the hand washing sink at the wait station. Corrective action: The person in charge moved all employee beverages for proper storage.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation (Pf) Hot water was not readily available at the bar hand washing sink at the time of inspection. Corrective action: The person in charge provided hot water to the sink immediately.
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 dish machine failed to produce at least 50ppm chlorine residual at the time of inspection. Corrective action: An Auto Chlor technician serviced the dish machine and was able to get the dish machine to produce 100ppm chlorine residual.
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 green chilies (91-108°F) that were stored in a fryer basket on the cook line measured below 135°F. Corrective action: The person in charge will reheat the chilies to 165°F before service.
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) Shredded cheddar cheese (44-58°F) and shredded mozzarella cheese (44-56°F) measured higher than 41°F in an improperly made ice bath across from the cook line. Shredded lettuce (44-53°F) measured higher than 41°F in an improperly made ice bath across from the cook line. Shredded lettuce (48°F) measured higher than 41°F in the glass single door reach in refrigerator on the cook line. Milk (51-52°F) measured higher than 41°F in the glass single door reach in refrigerator at the wait station. Corrective action: Proper cold holding temperatures and procedures were discussed with the person in charge and the temperatures for the food items listed above will be monitored closely.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Multiple containers of bulk spices were not labeled as to their contents stored under the food preparation table near the walk in refrigerator.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) The ice bin at the wait station was left uncovered when not in use.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) The sanitizer buckets on the cook line and by the food preparation sink were stored on the floor.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Dishes were wet-stacked on the shelf above the three compartment sink.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf) The food contact surface of two spatulas stored on the clean side of the dish machine were chipped. Corrective action: The person in charge discarded all spatulas that were in disrepair. 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) The caulking on the hand washing sink by the walk in refrigerator was cracking. The caulking on the food preparation sink was cracking. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) The cutting board on the cold top reach in refrigerator on the cook lin was scored. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) The paint on the shelves in the cold top reach in refrigerator on the cook line were chipped.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) The facility did not have quaternary ammonium testing strips. Corrective action: The person in charge stated that they would obtain quaternary ammonium testing strips as soon as possible.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The cutting board on the cold top reach in refrigerator on the cook line was stained. Standing water was present in the cold top reach in refrigerator on the cook line. The interior of the single door reach in freezer near the walk in refrigerator was soiled. The fan guards in the walk in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (P) A sprayer was present downstream from the Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) on the mop sink. Corrective action: The person in charge removed the sprayer immediately. 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The faucet on the hand washing sink across from the ice machine was leaking upon inspection. The faucet on the thee compartment sink was leaking upon inspection. The faucet on the hand washing sink at the bar was leaking upon inspection.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) The ceiling above the ice machine was in disrepair. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The ceiling vents in the women's restroom was soiled with dust. The caulking on the pre-rinse side of the dish machine was soiled.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C) A ceiling light on the cook line was not functioning.
05/10/2021 Inspection, Routine
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) - Numerous unapproved employee beverages were stored on a shelf above the preparation table near the walk-in refrigerator. - An unapproved employee beverage was stored on the soap dispenser above the hand sink near the cook line. - An unapproved employee beverage was stored on the cover to the ice basin in the wait station area. Corrective action: All employee beverages were moved to approved locations.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) - Paper towels were not available at the hand sink near the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective action: The person in charge provided towels. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) - The hand sinks in the restrooms were not equipped with proper hand washing signage.
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 solution in the sanitizer bucket on the cook line measured less than 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. - The solution in the sanitizer bucket in the wait station area measured less than 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrective action: The person in charge replaced the sanitizer solution to measure 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium.
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) - Shredded lettuce (63°F) measured greater than 41°F in an improperly made ice bath across from the cook line. - Shredded mozzarella cheese (54°F) and shredded cheddar cheese (53°F) measured greater than 41°F in an improperly made ice bath near the oven on the cook line. Corrective action: The person in charge moved all above items to the walk-in refrigerator and was educated on how to make a proper ice bath.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-207.11 Restriction and Storage-Medicines (Pf) - A bottle of personal medication was stored on the shelf above the preparation table near the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the medication to an approved location.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) - Numerous containers of bulk dry goods stored under the preparation table near the walk-in refrigerator were not labeled with their common name.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) - A sticky fly trap was hung above the preparation table near the walk-in refrigerator.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) - Numerous containers of sauces were stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator. - The ice in the ice basin near the soda dispenser in the wait station area was left uncovered.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) - The wiping cloth bucket on the cook line was stored on the floor. - The wiping cloth bucket in the wait station area was stored on the floor.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) - The cutting board on the cold-top reach-in refrigerator across from the cook line was scored. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) - All shelving units in the walk-in refrigerator were rusted.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) - Quaternary ammonium test strips were not available at the facility.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) - The cutting board on the cold-top reach-in refrigerator across from the cook line was stained.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) - Covered trash cans were not provided in the women's restroom stalls.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) - The tiles on the walls near the mop sink were chipped.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C) - 20 foot candles of light were not provided in the walk-in refrigerator.
12/31/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Repeat violation: Salsa (46°F) was stored above 41°F in the single door reach in refrigerator in the front of the kitchen. Corrective action: The salsa was moved to the part of the reach in refrigerator measuring 41°F. Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with the manager.
12/23/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5 205.11: A pitcher of water was stored in the basin of the hand sink in the front of the kitchen.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: Repeat violation: The sanitizer cycle of the dish washing machine did not measure at least 50 ppm chlorine residual.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Salsa was 52°F in the single door reach in refrigerator in the front of the kitchen.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: A date marking system for prepared ready to eat foods was not utilized at the facility.
12/16/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The person in charge has not obtained a certified food protection manager certification from an accredited program. Corrective action: A list of accredited courses was provided.
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) The facility did not have a procedure for the clean up of vomit and fecal events. Corrective action: A vomit and fecal event clean up procedure was provided.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) An employee did not wash their hands while washing dishes in between going from dirty dishes to clean dishes. Corrective action: The inspector provided education on when to wash hands.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Hand washing signs stating employees must wash their hands before returning to work were not posted at the hand sinks in the kitchen and restrooms. Corrective action: Hand washing signs were provided.
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 sanitizer cycle of the dish washing machine did not measure at least 50 ppm chlorine residual at the time of inspection. Corrective action: Follow up to occur.
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) Ranch dressing (49°F) and whipped topping (49°F) measured above 41°F in the glass door reach in refrigerator in the front of the kitchen. Salsa (48°F) measured above 41°F in the salsa reach in refrigerator in the front of the kitchen. Corrective action: The food items were moved a refrigerator measuring 41°F at the time of inspection.
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) A date marking system for prepared ready to eat foods was not utilized at the facility. Corrective action: Date marking guidance was provided at the time of inspection.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Multiple bulk containers of food in the preparation area were not labeled as to their contents.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) The back kitchen exit door was propped open for the duration of the inspection. 6-202.13 Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation (C) An unapproved fly strip was present in the food preparation area.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) An ice cream scoop to the right of the coffee machine was stored in standing room temperature water (61°F).
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) The rack in the salsa refrigerator in the front of the kitchen was rusty. Unsealed wood, that is not smooth and easily cleanable, was present below the hobart mixer in the preparation area. 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Duct tape, that is not smooth and easily cleanable, was present on multiple food containers on the shelf above the cook line. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) The cutting board on the cook line was scored.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The interior of the single door reach in freezer was soiled. The interior of the salsa refrigerator in the front of the kitchen was soiled.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (P) A shut off valve was present downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the faucet in the mop sink.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) Grout on the cook line was missing.
12/12/2018 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of whole chipotle peppers was stored with wholesome cans on the rack to the left of the stand up reach in freezer. Discussed dented can policy with the manager.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed donning a pair of gloves without first washing their hands on the cook line. Discussed proper personal hygienic practices with the manager.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed wiping their hands on a common towel in the dish washing area. Discussed proper hand washing times with the manager.
07/27/2018 Inspection, Education
07/19/2018 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of jalapenos was stored with wholesome cans on the rack across from the food preparation table. Unwholesome green peppers were stored with wholesome green peppers in the walk in refrigerator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed donning gloves without first washing their hands on the cook line.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed rinsing his hands and then wiping their hands on their apron in the dish washing area.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee beverage was stored above the food preparation table in the back kitchen.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed using bare hand contact while preparing a dish on the cook line.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following items were above 41°F for longer than 4 hours on the cook line: Chicken (51°F), beef (48-55°F), jack shredded cheese (50-57°F), Shrimp(48°F), tilapia (49°F), shell eggs (47°F), cooked ham (48°F), hamburger meat (48°F), pico de gallo (48-49°F), salsa (52°F), diced tomatoes (50°F), ranchero cheese (47°F), cheddar cheese (50-52°F), tamales (49°F), cut romaine lettuce (50°F), iceberg lettuce cut (48°F), crab meat (49°F), cheese sauce (50°F), tomato sauce (51°F), sour cream sauce (50°F), and pork (49°F). All items were discarded immediately.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold water was not readily available at the hand sink by the walk in refrigerator. The manager turned on the cold water during the inspection.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the hand sink by the walk in refrigerator. Paper towels were not provided at the hand sink across from the expo window.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was not labeled as to its contents in the dish washing area.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Containers of spices were not labeled as to their contents on the front side of the expo window.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Taco shells were stored unprotected from contamination on the shelf across from the expo window.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The racks were rusty in the salsa cooler to the left of the expo window. The spray nozzle was in disrepair on the pre rinse side of the dish machine. The racks were rusty in the stand up reach in refrigerator across from the saute oven on the cook line.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board was heavily stained across from the oven on the cook line. There was mold present in the ice machine to the left of the three compartment sink.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: There was ice accumulation present in the reach in freezer to the left of the expo window. There was ice accumulation present in the stand up freezer to the right of the can rack in the back kitchen. The racks were soiled in the walk in refrigerator.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service utensils were stored with their food contact surface unprotected from contamination on the shelf underneath the expo window.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments:
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor was soiled underneath the soda rack in the back kitchen. The base coving was missing on the left side of the mop sink.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The back door was propped open at the time of inspection.
03/09/2018 Inspection, Education
02/28/2018 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A pitcher was stored in the basin of the hand sink in the sever exposition area. Staff removed the pitcher from the area hand sink.
02f - Critical
Personnel: Demonstration of knowledge
Inspector Comments: Staff was unaware of proper cold and hot holding temperatures in the kitchen area.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed touching ice and a cut lime with bare hands in the bar area.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A spray nozzle and shutoff valve were down stream of the atmospheric pressure vacuum on the mop sink faucet. Staff removed the shutoff valve and spray nozzle.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not readily accessible at the hand sink in the bar area. Staff placed soap at the area hand sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was not labeled as to its contents under the dish machine drainboard in the ware wash area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The preparation sink was separating from the wall across from the backside fryer in the preparation area.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Two cutting boards were stained with food debris across from the backside fryer in the preparation area.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior was soiled in the left reach in freezer in the preparation area.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were wet stacked above the three compartment sink in the ware wash area.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb was not functioning above the cold top refrigerators in the cook line area.
10/24/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed adding a lime to a drink with their bare hands in the expo area.
10/16/2017 Inspection, Education
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Repeat: Cold water was not provided to the back hand sink across from the walk-in cooler.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: Repeat: A shut off valve was present below the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink.
10/05/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee in the preparation area was observed washing their hands without using soap.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee in the expo area was observed wiping their hands on a common towel. An employee at the bar was observed wiping their hands on their pants. A pitcher was stored in the basin of the expo area hand sink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Uncovered employee beverage were observed on the expo line and on a table above to go boxes and tortillas in the expo area.
02f - Critical
Personnel: Demonstration of knowledge
Inspector Comments: Employees were unable to answer questions correctly about cooking temperatures, holding temperatures, and cooling temperatures.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Shredded lettuce (54°F) and mozzarella cheese (46°F) were above 41°F on the cook line. Hamburgers (52°F) and raw steak (51°F) were above 41°F in the cold holding drawers on the cook line. Shredded lettuce (59°F), tamales (61°F), cut tomatoes (55°F), cheese (52°F-59°F), and guacamole (50°F) were above 41°F in the tall stand up cooler on the cook line.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold water was not provided to the back hand sink across from the walk in cooler.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off valve was present below the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not provided to the expo area hand sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Chemical spray bottles below the three compartment and at the host stand were not labeled as to their contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A deep container of queso measured 108°F to 122°F by the food preparation sink and was cooling for 1 hour. A box of bell peppers were stored on the floor in the preparation area.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards throughout the facility were scored. The spatulas hanging to the right of the dish machine were in disrepair.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The pot holders on the cook line were in disrepair. The freezer seal at the bar was in disrepair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards throughout the facility were stained.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior and exterior of the ice machine was soiled.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Soiled wiping clothes were stored on the cutting boards on the cook line. The sanitizer measured below 200ppm in the sanitizer bucket in the expo area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The back hand sink across from the walk in cooler was soiled. Standing water was present on the floor around the hot water heater.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were open and not preventative of pest harborage.
11/15/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/02/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Repeat violation: Lettuce (57°) and cheese (47°) on ice were above 41°F. Flan (49°) and milk (52°) was above 41°F in the dessert refrigerator. Tamales (48°), lettuce (50°) and queso (44°) were above 41°F in the tall cook line reach-in refrigerator. Beef was 110°-120° sitting out on the back preparation table.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut-off valve was present downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink.
10/18/2016 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw hamburger patties were stored with asparagus in the cook line refrigerator drawers.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following items were above 41°F in the cook line cold top refrigerator: cheese (46), diced tomatoes (46), beef (46), salsa (46) and sour cream (47). Milk (49°) and flan (47°) was above 41°F in the front service area refrigerator. The following items were above 41°F in the tall reach-in refrigerator on the cook line: tomatoes (46), lettuce (56), tamales (50) and chili rellanos (46). Lettuce stored on ice on the cook line was 52°F.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A functioning food probe thermometer ranging from 0-220°F was not present at the facility.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Two chemical spray bottles hanging from the three compartment sink were not labeled as to their contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Fish was thawing in the package in the cook line refrigerator drawers.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The scraper on the cook line grill had a unfinished wood handle that was not smooth or easily cleanable.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: Thermometers in several refrigeration devices were not functioning accurately.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Wiping cloths on the cook line were stored out of sanitizer.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall tile next to the mop sink was in disrepair.
10/27/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/19/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Pans of green chili (88°-94°) were above 41°F sitting out on the back stove top. The following items were above 41°F in the cook line refrigerator drawers: hamburgers (46°), ham (45°), beef (45°), chicken(45°) and shrimp (44°). Salsa (66-70°) was above 41° in the front service area salsa refrigerator.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled as to its contents.
04/21/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/15/2015 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A pitcher of water was observed stored in the basin of the hand sink by the expo line television.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following items were above 41ºF in the cold drawers below the cook line grill: Steak (50ºF), Raw chicken (46ºF), and ham (45ºF). Salsa by the ice cream reach-in refrigerator was 68ºF.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off was present downstream from the back flow prevention device on the mop sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several bulk containers stored below the food preparation table were not labeled as to their contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Taco shells by the hot holding unit were stored uncovered and not protected by contamination. The ice bin in the bar area was stored uncovered and not protected from contamination. Chips by the ice cream reach-in freezer were stored uncovered and not protected from contamination.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several cutting boards throughout the kitchen were scored. The paper towels stored in contact with the chimichangas in the cold drawers below the cook line grill were not smooth and easily cleanable. The tin foil lining the tortilla press was not smooth and easily cleanable.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several cutting boards throughout the kitchen were stained. The soda nozzle in the bar area was soiled with liquid food debris.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Several single-service containers throughout the facility were being reused.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling in the dish machine area was torn. Th floor next to the mop sink was soiled.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light next to the walk-in refrigerator was not functioning. A light in the reach-in refrigerator next to the cold-top refrigerator was not functioning.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: They dumpster lids were stored open at the time of inspection.
10/30/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling dirty dishes and then handling clean dishes without washing their hands in between.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shutoff was present downstream from the back flow prevention device on the mop sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle by the dish machine was not labeled as to its contents.
05/02/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/25/2014 Inspection, Routine
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A probe thermometer accurate within 2°F was not provided upon request.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A Y valve with shut-offs was present downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided to the wait station hand sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Two unlabeled chemical spray bottles were observed beneath the three compartment sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: The bulk container of flour was unlabeled beneath the back preparation table.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the walk-in refrigerator was ripped and in poor repair.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Forks at the wait station were stored with the food contact surface facing up.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The toilet paper in the mens restroom was stored on the back of the toilet rather than the dispenser.
01/21/2014 Inspection, First Operational

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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