EL TACONAZO LA FIESTA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by exposed hand sink and by front 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Front 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS FRONT PREP AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DINING AREAS WITH DUSTY VENTS,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER FRONT PREP AREA GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON COOK LINE HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN, AND NO UTENSILS BEING USED TO PICK UP FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, PREVIOUS INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AND USE UTENSILS TO HANDLE FOODS, BARE HANDS ARE NOT ALLOWED, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010(A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND DEBRIS, AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER, AND AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 02/17/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1522962, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER FRONT PREP AREA GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, USING GREASY CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BY FRONT BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO REAR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PIPES LEAKING UNDER REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELF AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 74.1F, COOKED RICE AT 71.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 70.9F, SLICED COOKED PORK (PASTOR) AT 102.6F STORED ON TOP OF COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT: 60 LBS , TOTAL VALUE: $300.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND UNDER AND AROUND OF THE SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA UNDER FRONT COUNTER.---------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK (TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.---------MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR.---------MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING HOT HOLDING AT(FRONT PREP AREA). OBSERVED COOKED SLICED PORK AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (95.2F-105.0F).NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR SAID FOOD. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE ICE MAKER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL, NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GROUT MISSING ON WALL TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS SAME WALL WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABLED/DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED PRODUCE STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOODS IN A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: TILES MISSING OVER REAR EXIT DOOR NEED TO BE REPLACED.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found internal temperature of prep cooler at 48.4 F to 52.7 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperature. Found beef 5 lbs at 50.0 F and breaded steak 3 lbs at 49.8 F in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily dentaured and discarded. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $30, 8 lbs.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside cooler stored inside shopping bags. Instructed to store in food grade material bags.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Freezer chest top not maintained. Instructed to replace freezer top or freezer chest.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep counter, prep table, utensils, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls not maintained in prep rear area. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers at sink.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside cooler and steam table not stored in proper containers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler at improper temperature. Internal temperature of prep cooler at 52.3 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed manager that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found beef 5 lbs at 60.0 F, Beef 3lbs at 57.3 F, Pork 5 lbs at 51.0 F, Chicken 4 lbs at 51.2 F and various condiments in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-approximately 17 lbs, value $50.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside cooler and steam table not stored in proper containers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.