SABAS VEGA

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD RAT BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED MEAT HOOKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WHEELED CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASETRAP AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOODEN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND KEPT CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT. ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO MUST OPEN AREA BELOW THE CARNITAS COOKING STATION AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL ALONG THE BASE BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OPENINGS IN PIPES IN BASEMENT AREAS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OR HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PESTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT, KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 11/30/21 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED. #38: STILL OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES: 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE SHELF AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT, 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR WHERE MOPS AND DRY GOODS ARE STORED NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRYER AND 1 RAT DROPPING INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RAT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES: NOTED 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK, NOTED 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDERNEATH THE REAR 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVERD A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL ALONG THE BASE BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOODEN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY MONITOR AND PEST ACTIVITY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MEN WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER (60F) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 119F LOCATED UNDER A HEAT LAMP IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHORIZO) BEING HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 75F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 8-103.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING CHORIZO WITHOUT A VARIANCE LETTER FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE LETTER FOR ALL SPECIAL PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNTATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED RED, GREEN SALSA, AND PEPPERS, ONION, TOMATO MIX, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE TABLES , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, SO SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN,AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN TOASTER OVEN DRIP TRAY.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REMOVE MEAT JUICES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR OF THE MIDDLE SECTION OUTSIDE OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FOR BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HNADLING EMPLOYEE MAKE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (CARNITAS) WHILE PREPARING AN ORDER FOR A CUSTOMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE WALL TILES UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER DOOR AND FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED ON THE BARS OF A WINDOW LOCATED BY THR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL PROPERLY ON A PROPER DRYING RACK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING AND FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.