- Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed some plastic lava guacamole bowls with scratch marks, not smooth and easily cleanible.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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10/06/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above cookline.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
- High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw shrimp stored behind roasted peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at end of cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
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5/5/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/13/2013 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler at end of cooking across from grill 50°F. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooling sauces stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Insect control device installed over food prepping utensils and containers of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 51°F, butter 53°F, and salsa 47°F in reach in cooler at end of cook line across from grill and below hot warming elements. Items placed in reach in cooler at 9:30 a.m. Stop Sale. Time/Temperature controlled for safety foods voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Certification for Freddy Magana expired 03/14/08. **Warning**
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12/12/2013 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/6/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair walkin cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster bar. **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked chicken not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks bar area. **Warning**
- High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Beef walk in.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above cooks line. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs over cheese walkin. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink bar **Warning**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled cook line **Warning**
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8/2/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit (chlorine) provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths and three compartment sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded (scallops in ceviche).
- Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw chicken stored above fish and beef. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade material used for cover storage. Observed paper towel used to cover avocado. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan and sliced tomatoes at 46 and 50 degrees F respectively. Corrective action taken; foods moved to walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloth solution over 400 ppm.
- Critical - Observed toxic item (wiping cloth solution bucket) stored in food preparation area (near ice scoops at bar, and near clean dishes in kitchen). Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked onion at 130 degrees F near cookline. Corrective action taken; food moved to hot holding.
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10/29/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Observed two wiping cloth solution buckets stored on prep area. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and stored on cutting board. Corrected On Site.
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9/17/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink near warewash area. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Plumber arrived on site to fix it.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, in cookline area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Obseeved tiles broken and not filled in various sections of warewash area.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. Observed keys, cell phone and its charger stored above chips container Corrected On Site. Chips voluntarily discarded and personal items removed.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sea bass at 55 degrees F in reach in cooler near cookline, right side. Sea bass found in packets in double pan. Corrective action taken. Sea bass placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Temperature now 37 degrees F.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths in kitchen and bar area not stored in sanitizing solution. Corrected On Site.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution below 100 ppm. Corrected On Site.
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4/30/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline next unannounced inspection
- Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. middle of bar next unannounced inspection
- Critical - Violation: 45-12-2 Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only. operator states panel is being worked on.
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3/16/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 51 F ambient temperature of Traulsen dessert cooler
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 52 F ambient temperature of 3 door reach in cooler on left side of cookline
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 57 F ambient temperature of 3 door reach in cooler on right side of cookline [operator called refrigeration technician-came during inspection]
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 58 F ambient temperature, salsa reach in cooler
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. near warewash area
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth towel in contact with cooked plant food, walk-in cooler
- Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. above cookline
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changes
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47 F shrimp in top part of 3 door reach in cooler on right side of cookline [proteins are ice packed] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49 F cheesecake in Traulsen dessert reach in cooler
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53 F calamari, 54 F shrimp in 3 door reach in cooler on left side of cookline Corrected On Site. ice packed
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 57 F, salsa reach in cooler Corrected On Site. moved to another cooler
- Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only. operator states panel is being worked on.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster. middle of bar
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3/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- OBSERVED MULTIPLE COVING TILES MISSING IN COOKLINE ARA, DISHMACHINE AREA, BACK PREP AREA NEXT TO WIC AND CAULKING SHOUDL BE REDONE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO MAKE OUTER OPEINGS VERMIN PROOF.
- Critical - OBSERVED QUESO FRESCO FOUND AT 50 DEGREES F ON EXPO LINE. COS ICE BATH WAS INCREASED TO LEVEL OF PRODUCT.
- Critical - OBSERVED TORTILLA SOUP COOLED IN LARGE DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER TIGHTLY SEALED, METHOD OF COOLING FOR ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE READDRESSED. COS
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8/31/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/31/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours - cooked pinto beans in walk-in cooler found at 56 F - froday before. Corrected On Site. DISGARDed.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks - can juice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - Raw shrimp stored over vegetables - in reach-in on cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found - one live roach on wall behind dry storage rack. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing - sani. bucket on cookline found at 50ppm should be between 200-400ppm. Corrected On Site.
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8/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - reach-in cooler on cookline across from stove top found at an ambient temp. of 57 F. All PHF were iced down Corrected On Site.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only - above stove.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - ice machine room, dry storage room.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - before putting on gloves, after picking up material from floor, utilize soap and wash for 20sec. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands - observed dishwasher washing hands with gloves on between dirty and clean equipment. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - shrimp and cheese in reach-in cooler found at 50 F. Corrected On Site. Iced down.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris - at bar.
- Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit - whole shell eggs in reach-in cooler on cookline with an ambient temp. of 55 F. Corrected On Site. Iced down.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster - bar.
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5/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
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1/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. OBSERVED COOKED SEAFOOD IN REACH IN COOLER, SOUR CREAM IN REACH IN COOLER FOUND AT 52F CORRECTED ON SITE ICED DOWN MOVED TO WALK IN COOLER
- Critical. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMP OF 52 F AT END OF COOKLINE. CORRECTED ON SITE PRODUCT WAS ICED DOWN. FAX IN REPORT REPAIR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
- Critical. OBSERVED RAW SEAFOOD STORED IN UNDRAINED ICE
- Critical. OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT
- OBSERVED WET WIPE CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE BY COOKLINE WINDOW
- Critical. OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
- OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER GASKETS SOILED.
- OBSERVED DUSTY AIR RETURN ABOVE COKE MACHINE
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6/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth - tortillas in produce walk-in cooler Corrected On Site. product was disgarded.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits - southbend ovens [2] on cookline encrusted with inch thick black material.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls - plates stored on Plate rack on service window and heating lamps are soiled with dust like particles and grease.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holsters 3 at bar.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated Mold like black substance that comes off with alcohol swab in storage room.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in kitchen Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed 200-400ppm - sanitizing bucket at 400+ppm. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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3/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - raw skirt steak in tall boy reach-in at end of cookline closest to dishmachine, raw chicken in work reach-in closest to dishmachine. Corrected On Site. Food in tallboy and bottom of work cooler was moved to walk-in cooler and pans of ice were placed below top products.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food - bowl to scoop tortillas.
- Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. - dishwasher.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair - work- cooler closest to dishmachine door not closing all the way.
- Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine - large ice machine.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. beverage station closest to bar. Corrected On Site. and at bar.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - storage of dishes in HWS at bar.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers - kitchen.
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed - sanitizing bucket. Ecolab was called.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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12/14/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/25/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/18/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/15/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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