El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, 2022 N Monroe, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2022 N Monroe, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4703150
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in kitchen area heavily grooved and stained. Observed on cutting boards used for prep and at cold hold units. **Warning** Open callback 8/7/14: Observed cutting boards still heavily cut at prep unit but manager stated he has ordered new ones and observed new boards at prep table.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked dishes on shelf near dish machine. **Warning** Open callback 8/7/14: Observed some wet stacked dishes on shelf at dish machine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed on four door reach in cooler at end of cookline. **Warning** Open callback 8/7/14: Manager stated he has order new gaskets.
08/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Observed at handwash sink near dish area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate used as scoop to dispense rice into steam table pan. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on four door cooler near end of cookline. 2/20/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in kitchen area heavily grooved and stained. Observed on cutting boards used for prep and at cold hold units. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishmachine tested twice by inspector after dishes were run through machine and both times test strips registered 0ppm chlorine. Observed employees working on machine, replacing sanitizer and priming sanitizer pump. Observed manager call repair man to look at dish machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 male employees engaged in food prep with no hair restraint. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked dishes on shelf near dish machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind soda machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor throughout kitchen and black debris on floor around dish machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Observed in front of beer walk-in cooler at bar area. Observed broken tiles holding standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed under cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Observed above 3 compartment sink. Observed black reside on wall around hole. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Observed at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle laying in direct contact with flour within closed container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed on four door reach in cooler at end of cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed containers of clean utensils stored with fork food contact surfaces face up. Observed on shelf below table at server station near drink machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Observed sink near large ice machine and mop sink at back of restaurant supplied with a soap dispenser and a paper towel dispenser. Observed sink used as both a handwash sink and prep sink and manager stated it is a prep sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed at all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed salad bowls made from taco shells stored uncovered and directly on shelf above steam table. Observed shells not within packaging. Observed taco shells stored directly on shelf of steam table and not within packaging/protection. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed around 3 compartment sink and dish machine are? **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed over handwash sink near ware washing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed throughout kitchen especially around ware washing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor behind soda machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar removed from original packaging with containers not labeled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine tested twice by inspector after dishes were run through machine and both times test strips registered 0ppm chlorine. Observed employees working on machine, replacing sanitizer and priming sanitizer pump. Observed manager call repair man to look at dish machine. At end of inspection, observed dish machine in use and observed machine dispense sanitizer but test strips still showed 0ppm chlorine. This violation must be addressed by August 6, 2014. 2/20/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. 2/20/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in kitchen wearing gloves, touch the back of another employee when passing, and then return to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed prep tables in kitchen wiped with a rag wetted from the handwash sink. Observed dining room tables wiped with windex. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Observed about 3 flies in food prep area during inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed at large ice machine on white plastic ice guard near back door. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Observed at soda machine at back top of the interior. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. 2/20/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed sink near large ice machine and mop sink at back of restaurant supplied with a soap dispenser and a paper towel dispenser. Observed sink used as both a handwash sink and prep sink and manager stated it is a prep sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed shelves above prep table soiled and observed unpackaged limes directly on shelf. Observed on shelf above 3 compartment sink and observed clean dishes stored on shelf. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rags rinsed and wetted in handwash sink near ware washing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation upon arrival at establishment with CFM not present. Observed at least 2 more employees arrive during inspection before manager arrived at establishment. Observed CFM Jesus Carranza arrive during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chile rellenos prepared on Thursday per employee with no date mark. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates for Edgar Gamez with expiration 6/17/14, Rigoberto Mendoza 6/14/14 and Esmerelda De la Rosa 6/14/14. Manager stated that all three employees are still employed by the establishment and that Edgar recently passed as a CFM. Advised establishment to make a copy of Edgar's CFM certificate to keep at establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed at bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Observed on all flour, sugar and assorted spice containers within kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear yellowish substance hanging at wall near reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed same substance in unlabeled bottle hanging on shelf at handwash sink near the bar area. **Warning**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cold side make station.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Both inside and outside units.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Sugar scoop handle in server station sugar bin and spice scoop in product in prep area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Both.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station across from fryers.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0.00 PPM.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken tenders cooked at 11:00 am, time now is 2:00 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Pan of raw chicken wings stored on top of bags of raw pork and beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Small whit kitchenaid near fryer.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. 4 small colored cutting boards used on make station across from fryer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make station across from fryers full of standing water.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Tops of microwaves.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In basement.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At cook line middle door.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Tomatoes onions and peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at reach in cooler and walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Cutting board soiled and stained.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Both coolers.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Garbage can in dish area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef , cheese and tomato in prep cooler on line. Put in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Shelf in dish area.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Prep cooler on cook line, service unit.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shells of walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Shelf on cooks line soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
5/28/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves throughout soiled with dust/debris
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife in wait station area.
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee opened cup on cookline.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine not dispensing sanitizer. Chlorine at 0ppm.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coat stored on shelf with food products in downstairs storage area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on around cookline had no hair restraint.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish washing area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor throughout.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.taco salad shells stored on shelf above hot holding unit unprotected.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on walkin cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Knife handle stored in fresh cut tomatoes at cookline and handle of scoop for rice stored in product.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture in dish machine area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit in small upright unit used to hold Flan.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Tortillas stored in to go thank you bags.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drinks stored in reading coolers throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates stored on soiled surface standup holding unit on cookline.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Bicycle and law mower stored in downstairs dry storage area. Recommend to separate
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths throughout establishment not stored in sanitizer between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powder stored in container unlabeled. Per manager these were salt and sugar.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook plating food touched beef with bare hands. He then washed and placed clean gloves on.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan at 47?, beef at 48?, chicken at 47? shrimp 48?. Recommend to ice down.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over raw onion in walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs stored over beef in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.employee went outside and came back inside but did change gloves before touching raw shrimp. Employee washed hands and placed clean gloves on.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Can of stereo oil stored with chocolate syrup in downstairs storage area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in prep area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue in preparation area near ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink had lettuce in bowl and filling buckets with water and rinsing rags.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue throughout establishment.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the drink station.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Salsa (fresh ground tomatoes) found between 70 and 71? . Per manager it was placed on chip station at 10:00am and what is left over to be discarded at 2:00pm
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales and cooked carnitas from 2 days ago not date marked.
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Under dish machine
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Whip
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks at wait station
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. DRAIN PIPE IN BASEMENT FROM DISHWASHER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. PIPE FROM UNKNOWN AREA
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. SUGAR
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed flaking paint on basement ceiling. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER REACHIN FREEZER ON COOK LINE
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. STOVE
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed missing drain cover in basement.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DRAIN PIPE IN BASEMENT
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SHREDDED BEEF
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Flaking paint in basement.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food pork stored on floor in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed residue in cheese storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. COVER ON PREP TABLE COOKS LIHE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE RACK SHELF ON COOKS LINE.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables washed and put back in original box.
3/29/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. Lemons
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chili powder. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of food and the container. Chili powder. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on spice scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing holder.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Wall behind dishwasher.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food sour cream cold held at 52 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food chicken cold held at46 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda machine.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bar walkin.
7/22/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice in bar ice bin and taco salad shell and chicken.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks; bottle of mixer stored in drink ice at bar a well as soda gun. Corrected On Site; ice Stop Sale and bin sanitized.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Soda gun and hose laying in ice bin at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook handling taco salad shell and tortillas with bare hands. Corrected On Site, discarded, gloves put on after at manager request. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup with no handle for sugar at side station.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters at ice machine not dated. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in reach in cooler by 10 burner stove.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun nozzle at bar.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; shelves by fryer have heavy grease buildup.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. In basement, large P trap is covered in sludge and has drips and odor.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in soda syrup area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in side station area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris; shelves in reach in cooler by 10 burner stove.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions; filters not dated.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves above cook line.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb; at mop sink after Y connection on green hose side.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; food debris in kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in mop sink area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear kitchen exit has large gap at threshold.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso held at 64 F degrees.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Shredded cheese.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Chips served without gloves.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions; filters not dated.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; handles on reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves above cook line.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb; at mop sink after Y connection on green hose side.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; by bar/chips side station.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; food debris in kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; at bar/side station and women's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at all handwash sinks. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed dead roach on premises in dish machine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in mop sink area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear kitchen exit has large gap at threshold.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall by can oper and in women's restroom.
  • Observed dusty and greasy air conditioning vent covers over can opener.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Clothing on ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored; Cold & Flu medicine above prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 150 seats on license, and 254 seats in establishment (158 inside and 96 on patio).
  • Carbon dioxide not adequately secured downstairs.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cuttihg board
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves bar area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.hand sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.dumpster area maggots
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.dumpster area
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cream cold held at48 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food cheese sauce not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Produce boxes stored on top of cut vegetables.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food beef in walkin cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair fryer door missing.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces, food service pans encrusted with old food.
  • Critical. Observed interior of dishwasher soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside fryer.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Wall in dish room.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of dish rack by dishwashe
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. In basement..
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
7/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/11/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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