LOS POTRILLOS

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS PACKAGED "TO-GO" SUCH AS GUACAMOLE AND MACARONI SALAD MISSING INGREDIENT AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO INGREDIENT AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION TO LABELS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY DEBRIS ON PLASTIC SHELF IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CARBON AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ALUMINUM RACKS WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL TOP/COVER OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE REAR MEAT PREP COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST USED FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINLINE FROM COOLER DRAINING ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAINLINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTING WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT REAR DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT TAQUERIA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRANING HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR MEAT DEPT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE BLACKENED MOLD LIKE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2545127 DATED: 12/07/2021 #48--OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO MAKE CARNITAS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS. #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT UTILTY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDNACE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/22/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN CARNITAS PREP AREA AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON FAN IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO MAKE CARNITAS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND GREEN SLIME ON CAULK AROUND SPLASH GAURDS LOCATED AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON MEAT DEPARTMENT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT UTILTY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDNACE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECPETACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SWING DOORS LEADING TO DISH AREA AND DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED, READY TO EAT SHRIMP BEING STORED ON DISPLAY IN THE RAW SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER IN BETWEEN RAW SHRIMP, DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING THE RAW SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT AND RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED AND PROTECTED.SHRIMP DISCARDED, ESTIMATED VALUE $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED PORK IN A DEEP METAL CONTAINER WITH A METAL LID INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70F. MANAGEMENT STATES THE PORK WAS COOKED THAT DAY. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED WITH THE MANAGER PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES OF USING LOOSELY COVERED SHALLOW CONTAINERS, QUICK CHILLS IN FREEZERS/TIMES REQUIRED FOR THE COOLING PROCESS. PORK DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $10.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN, PRE-PACKAGED IN A HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 123.1F & 128.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. ALL DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED A POSTER WALL MENU OF ASSORTED BREAKFAST EGG ITEMS THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS SALSAS ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING PACKAGED FOODS FROM OTHER COMPANIES THAT ARE SOLD IN THE STORE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PRODUCE PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE DISPLAY HOT HOLDING FOOD UNIT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SHELVING UNDER THE DISPLAY HOT HOLDING FOOD UNIT DAMAGED/CHIPPING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER NOZZLE NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. NOTED ATTACHED HOSE TO FAUCET.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE NORTH WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP AREA WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: TAQUERIA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER ALSO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD BEHIND THE MEAT DISPLAY IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN SPLATTER AND A LARGE HOLE ON THE WEST WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS TO REMOVE BROWN LIQUID SPLATTER AND REPAIR THE HOLE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND A LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE. MUST INSTALL A PROPER LIGHT SHIELD FOR FIXTURE ABOVE FOOD & BEVERAGE STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THICK DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT TAQUERIA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DELI CASE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPLASHES FROM THE SLIDING DOOR TRACKS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACK UNITS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AS YOU STAND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA ARERA TO PREVENT SMALL LEAK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN THE REAR WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLERAT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS LARGE LONG WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED PREPARED FOODS NOT DATED OR LABEL. MUST PROVIDE. MUST ALSO DATE AND LABEL SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING CUT CACTUS SLICES AT THE COLD HOLDING PRODUCE UNIT AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE STORE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA COOKING STATION TO REMOVE SAUCE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES, DUST ACCUMULATION AND OTHER DEBRI.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF ONLY TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA 3 COMP SINK.ONLY FOUND TWO WORKING SINK STOPPERS. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.