EL TACO AZTECA

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY STRIP HANGING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO NOT HANG FLY STRIPS IN ANY FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE LEFT PREP COOLER DOOR CLOSEST TO THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. IT COMES OFF THE HINGE WHEN OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX DOOR AND MAINTAIN GOOD REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND CHARRED MATERIALS ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE WATER STILL RUNS WHEN TURNED OFF AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN COOLERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (AVOCADO AND RADISH) BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER WHILE SERVING THE FOOD TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW WHEN TO USE GLOVES WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LID NOT PROPERLY ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITH ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE SCREENING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS ONLY REACHING 100F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603443 DATED 9/24/24; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES, AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 54 - 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY (MISSING PAGE #1 AND UNSIGNED PAGE #2) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED THE HAND CLEANSER SOAP DISPENSER NOT WORKING AND NOT DISPENSING SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: 3-101.11 OBSERVED ROTTING FOOD (A HEAD OF CAULIFLOWER) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE SHELF WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD GROWING ON THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DISCARD, DENATURE, AND NEVER ALLOW FOODS TO BECOME UNSAFE AT ANY TIME. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-40-050(A).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED A WAITRESS WASHING GLASSWARE AT THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR WITH SOAP AND WATER ONLY AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING THE GLASSWARE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO STOP WASHING DISHES AT THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARDING DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON SITE, THE MANAGER PROVIDED A PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FROM OVER A YEAR AGO (9/15/23). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES, AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS COMPLETELY OPENED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING WITHOUT ADEQUATE MESH SCREENING TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE MESH SCREENING OR MAINTAIN THE WINDOWS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER DRIPPING EXCESSIVELY ON CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND INTO THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND AT THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2582450 DATED 9/27/23; 55- OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, GRILL, SLICER, ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553955 ON 4-5-22.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEM ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (CEVICHE) WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER INFORMED INSPECTOR THAT SHRIMP CEVICHE IS COOKED AND NOT MARINATED RAW AND CORRECTED THIS ON THE ELECTRONIC MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.19 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION RANGING FROM 95F-100F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF A NEW HIRE.