CARNICERIA LA VILLA #2

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD UNIT FOR CARNITAS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINAGE TUBE FROM REFRIGERATION UNIT IN TAQUERIA AREA DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN NON-FOOD GRADE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES IN TAQUERIA WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOODSPILLES ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNIT IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR JAMB TO BE DAMAGED EXPOSING DAMAGED RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR AND LOCK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED OIL, GARLIC AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 8:52AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF WERE PREPARED. AT 8:52AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSEFINA MONTOYA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED OIL, GARLIC AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2605794 ISSUED ON 11/1/2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #48- MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (COOKING POTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC) ON SITE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY KNIFE BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED OIL, GARLIC AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (COOKING POTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC) ON SITE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE TAQUERIA ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE 2 VENTILATION HOODS AND AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48F, BEEF AT 44F, CHEESE AT 46F, HAM AT 45F, PORK AT 46F, CHORIZO AT 47F, AND MILK AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SALSA AND GUACAMOLE THAT IS MADE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ETC.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE TAQUERIA ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE 2 VENTILATION HOODS AND AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2578861 ON 7/21/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING TILES, WALLS AND ON AND AROUND THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SALSA AND GUACAMOLE THAT IS MADE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ETC.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING TILES, WALLS AND ON AND AROUND THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES LANDING ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 THE COLD WATER HANDLE IS MISSING FROM THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE TAQUERIA ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE 2 VENTILATION HOODS AND AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED WITH HOT WATER ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD. OBSERVED CHICHARRONES STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 54F, GREEN SALSA AT 56F, AND CUT WATERMELON AT 70F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SALSA AND GUACAMOLE THAT IS MADE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ETC.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A SOILED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD SUPPORTS AND SHELVING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW EXPOSED WOOD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE COLD WATER HANDLE IS MISSING FROM THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE TAQUERIA ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE 2 VENTILATION HOODS AND AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE TAQUERIA COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CARNITAS/CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL HOT-HOLDING AND COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND THE LABELS ON THE "TIA GABY" FLAN LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER REACH IN DAIRY COOLER WITHOUT A LIST OF INGREDIANTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, AND NAME/PLACE OF DISTRIBUTOR. MUST PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON VARIOUS PRODUCE (ONIONS, POMEGRANATE, ORANGES, GRAPES, TOMATILLOS, ETC.) IN THE CUSTOMER SHOPPING AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES, REMOVE ACTIVITY, AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND TONGS FOR THE CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE BREAD STORED IN A DIRTY CARDBOARD CONTAINER. MUST STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE ON THE REAR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND GARBAGE, DIRT, AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA AND THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 3DOOR T PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED ROTISSERIE CHICKENS WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 66.6F-69.9F AND COOKED BEEF TONGUE AT 54.7F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 70#'S OF FOOD WORTH $1084. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED GREEN SAUCE, AVOCADO SAUCE, AND RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER IMMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 45# VALUE OF $225. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTIN BOARDS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS TTHROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER AND INSIDE 3-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLCE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.