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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED GUACAMOLE DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITH NO FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC.

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

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2626370 ON 10-31-25:38- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 51-OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST REAR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED) IN THE DINING AND IN SHOPPING DISPLAY AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH SHELVING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A RESIDUE OF SOME SORT BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING IN THE LARGE WALK IN MEAT COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS BEING STORED IN UNIT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE FACITLITY WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVETING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINK IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS/CARE ITEMS IMRPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD NOTED ON STORAGE UNITS ON TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINK IN BUTCHER DEPARTMENT AND HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN DOORS ON COOLER IN MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED WOODEN TABLE IN REAR COOKING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAKING AND RUST AT PIPE LEADING FROM HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT SALES AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP AND LITTER (PLASTIC, PAPER) ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILTY, INCLUDING IN WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING MEAT. INSTRUCTED PERSON AND CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILES ON WALL IN REAR DISH AREA, WALLS IN BUTCHERING AREA NEAR HANDSINK, AND IN FRONT TAQUERIA AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD ON HOOD(SURROUNDING, NOT FILTERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD SURFACE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES USED FOR ELEVATING ITEMS THROUGHT PREP AND STORAGE AREASA OF THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE UNITS THAT ARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN BUTCHER/DELI PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. MUST REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DERIS ON REAR PREP AREA FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON POLICY FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD (EGGS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FAN COVERS MISSING FOR FANS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE AT DELI HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT NOT DATE MARKED THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: EXISTING PREP COOLER DOES NOT HAVE A SNEEZE GUARD . MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-101.17 MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD AND RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA COUNTER TOP

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,BROKEN AND MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS IN MEAT ,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.17 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND TAQUERIA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A)(2)OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED RICE 51.8F IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND 12LBS. COOKED BEANS 65.5F IN A LARGE POT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.COS AT THIS TIME.APPX.15LBS.$13.28.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT NOT DATE MARKED THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MEAT / DELI DISPLAY UNIT,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE PALLETS,PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND LOWER SHELVING UNIT,ON SALES FLOOR IN BETWEEN SODA DISPLAY AND ON BACK ON SHELF AT END CAPS OF SODA,UNDER ALL DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELF OF CLEANING PRODUCTS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPEARTOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/11/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR ALONG RIGHT LOWER SIDE,EXIT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DELIVERY DOOR IN CENTER OF DOUBLE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD AND RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA COUNTER TOP.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF AND SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 MUST ELIMINATE GRAOCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,BROKEN AND MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,OVEN AND GRILL ,WINDOW SILLS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL TO BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS IN MEAT ,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND TAQUERIA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.