SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:STOVE AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-2-26 INSPECTION #2643649. FOUND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES AT DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FLIES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES AT DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FLIES.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE, OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK AND BELOW SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO SPACE AVAILABLE IS USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM,ALSO HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. IT AT SAID SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK AT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING INSIDE THE BOWL EMPTY SOAP DISPENSERAND A GLASS WITH CREAMY LIQUID INSIDE. IN FRONT AND SITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS FILLED WITH ITEMS (GLASSES AND OTHER KITCHEN UTENSILS) BUCKETS ETS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED.AREA PRESENTLY IN USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6LB COOKED RICE WITH CARROTS AND CORN IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.5F(FOOD WAS COOKED THE THE BEFORE);6LB OF WHITE COOKED RICE WITH CARROTS AND CORN AT TEMP OF 49.2F TO 53F.GARLIC IN OIL(1/2 POUND) AT TEMP 48F( FOOD WAS COOKED TWO DAYS AGO,ACCORDING FROM LABEL PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS) ; EMPANADAS REFILLED WITH SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51F.COOKED MUSSELS IN HALF SHELL AT TEMP OF 48.7F;7 EACH OF ONE QUART OF HALF & HALF AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 51F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25,VALUE 200.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON SITE, HOWEVER NO REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(STEAKS,FISH ETC). MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, FISH ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO SPACE AVAILABLE IS USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-5-2024,REPORT# 2608507 47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. #49) 4-602.13: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND AND INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51) 5-205.15: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT SAME AREA. #55 )6-201.12: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #57) 2-102.13: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTED SHELVES AND BASE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA,MUST REPLACER/ RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND AND INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT SAME AREA.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-202.18 (B, C, D): SHELLSTOCK TAG RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE AND ARE OUT OF ORDER. THE FACILITY MUST HOLD SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE IT WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN COOKLINE AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG USED TO FIX HOSE AT MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: LIGHTING IN THE SODA BOX STORAGE AREA NEAR COOKLINE IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT, SO THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISIBLE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.