- 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. By cutting board back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright unit by cook line
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 65° pulled chicken, 55° ground beef , made yesterday night
- High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Grabbed raw chorizo and then tortillas from grill **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Where black hose is attached, mop sink
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46-48° raw steak, raw chicken, stuffed pepper, milk in upright cooler since yesterday
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tamales in freezer by cook line **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw steak-open over raw tilapia, freezer in back kitchen
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400 ppm chl in bucket at server area **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- 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. Ambient thermometer reading 48° in upright cooler by cook line
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep containers and cover on
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drinks in it, by cook line, can in it in back kitchen one **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind ice machine, yellowish liquid
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5/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Seven tanks by back door.
- Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Near back door.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Holes in bottom of back door.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Frozen beef thawing in prep sink at room temp. Moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Hand washing sign on triple sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At bar by clean cups **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 50? in ice bath, corrective action: added more ice and water, by cook line
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 128? ground beef, corrective action: reheated on stove
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork made on 3-10-13, discarded by mgr **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. White salsa with dairy, made on Friday **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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3/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 66F ground beef cooked yesterday; flan 48F cooked before yesterday
- Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 28F Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. by cook line
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. slight
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. 3 door reach in cooler
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. over food, storage area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. deep pans, stacked on top of each other, explained cooling
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket with food in walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery bags for pork, upright frezeer
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef, upright reach in frezeer Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by 3 comp sink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door by water heater
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pork with old date; flan made 2 days ago Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter Repeat Violation.
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10/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. plate on cooked beef, walk-in cooler
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust on side of freezer by ice machine
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. upright reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. chimichanga from fryer to cloth towel and then plate
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. margarine jug
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F beef, 50F chicken in ice bath, added ice and water, reached 39F Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over tamales in upright reach in freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken in container over raw beef in upright reach in freezer
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. aluminum trays in storage area, not invented
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Blue substance Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 10F in ice water Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter Repeat Violation.
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5/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know how to calibrate thermometer, explained to him; didn't remember big 4 foodborne illnesses.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cook line cooler
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. some expired on 11/2011
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. interior
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. slight
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. upright by cook line
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping water; container and spoon in it also Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over pinapple in upright freezer
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm in bucket Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. windex by sprinkles Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 220F in ice water Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on spliter where red hose is attached , mop sink
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt Corrected On Site.
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12/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like substance. on/around vent covers in walk-in cooler
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Repeat Violation.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in cooler
- Critical - Observed one dented can. tomatillos
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. storage room
- Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear Repeat Violation.
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5/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 48, beef 45 degrees F on cook line Corrected On Site. placed back in reach-in freezer
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. water bottles
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. towel under cutting board
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. both
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. walk-in cooler door cannot be sealed properly
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handsink near mop sink
- Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles outside back door
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sani bucket
- Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sani bucket
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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11/8/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed open food re-served to customers. mini carafes of salsa returned to refrigerator after Being placed on table (dipping bowls provided are never returned) Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. take out bags
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. vent in restroom
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. take out pans
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. large hole at back door
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. bleach over food Corrected On Site.
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1/8/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. pork/carnitas dated on 7/5/09 Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. pork/carnitas
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef upright reach-in and chicken in walk-in
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler and freezer, explained storage
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over cooked chicken in reach-in. Gave storage chart and explained Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. on sugar
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. by freezer Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. by water heater
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7/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 12/6/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 10/3/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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