- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
- Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Food container lid placed on the floor of walk in cooler (yellow tank) . **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Drive thru window.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drive thru window . Drink over sauces.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no gloves , also with no hair restraint, **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At walk in cooler .
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Handles soiled from food pulled out reach in coolers.
- Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive thru ice bin.
- Basic - Inside of dumpster area not clean. Trash on floor around it.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Cases of plant foods stacked up outside walk in freezer (boxes wet /thawing).
- Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Cilantro sauce being prepared at a dirty 3 compartment sink.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 48°f, plant foods 47°f, sauces (PH/TCS) 48°f, leafy green 47°f , cut tomatoes 47°f. Corrective action : placed deliveries with curtains in place , door must remain shut do not leave it wide opened when not entering. Temperature pick up to requirements. Ambient 43°f.
- 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. Observed employee at cook line with no gloves while the rest are wearing gloves.
- High Priority - Wet soiled sanitizer towel with chemical stored by or with food. Hang over / next sauce container (Cilantro sauce being prepared). **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
- 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.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponges in it. **Corrected On-Site**
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08/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
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3/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
- 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.
- Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Corrected On-Site**
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8/20/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- 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.
- Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Dry storage
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At walkin cooler
- Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Guava pastry
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At kitchen handsink
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer
- Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Cups **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light is not working.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. At kitchen handsink
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Broken ambient thermomether
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Container used to store raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
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1/23/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- Observed wall in disrepair.
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7/10/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
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5/4/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. BY GRILL
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. LETTUCE
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. BEANS
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. OUTSIDE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR
- Observed wall in disrepair. BACK WALL BY GRILL
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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11/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
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6/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.pork over sauce Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
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4/18/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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3/16/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beans Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind equipment
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10/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.walkin Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
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6/22/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves on coolers
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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3/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken ,pork,beef in reachin
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food.
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.doors on diferent coolers
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.under prep sink
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with equipment
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Observed objectionable odors in diferent areas of kitchen
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.some broken tiles and missing grout
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.kitchen
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated black debris inside walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.appointment done already for recertification
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8/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/3/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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