- Basic - Ceiling inside the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of mold-like substance.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Tongs used for cooking chicken.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed cook handle chicken with tongs then put on gloves without washing hands first. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed 4 employees wash hands at the hand sink at the end of the cook's line, with a water temperature of 78°. Readjusted the water in the mixer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
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07/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Inside the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pork ribs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken soup **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Dry stores.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Chicken soup in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Small flying insects in the dining area around the soda machine.
- Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At the end of the cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not stirred while cooling. Chicken soup in the walk-in cooler.
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2/26/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Tropichiller reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked ribs in the walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee handled raw chiken and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without removing the same gloves and washing hands. The cook. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Black beans in the walkin cooler
- 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. Black beans in the walkin cooler.
- 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 - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Hand sink at the end of the cooks line.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside bottom of the tropichiller reachin cooler is covered with water.
- Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. Black beans in the walkin cooler.
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7/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.for plantain
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
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1/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in unclean pan
- Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. Only Procedures coorporate manual (7.4)
- Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage area floor.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Paint
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9/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Tall reach in cooler By cook line
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in walk in cooler at 46* F- Corrective Action- Maintenance on site- Lowered thermostat -
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant food at 50 * F- Maintenance on site- Lowered thermostat
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at 47 in reach in cooler- Tall reach in cooler- Corrective action - Maintenance on site- Lowered thermostat
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler drawer gaskets.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Paint in dry storage room
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. For reporting purposes only. By restroom
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6/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Reac in cooler door unable to close-
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Cooked chicken and raw chicken in reach in cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauces and tomatoe salad iw lk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils in poor condition. No handle on scoop/ in cumin
- Rinse solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
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1/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom- One stall
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tea spoon
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.In vegetables in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hot holding drawer Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Quesadilla grill Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Large RIC by cook line Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed live fruit flies in kitchen.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hot holdind top Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Large RIC by cook line Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken by ready to eat in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
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8/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowls no handle in rice and dry beans
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed slash-resistant gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
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6/9/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,oil. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. Management reheated to 165 degrees.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers dry storage,beans. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin drive thru. Corrected On Site.
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12/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit black beans 49 degrees. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above yucca. 117 degrees. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food rice and beans. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin drive thru. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried wet stacking. Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
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9/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 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. --- zapper "directly" above open hot soup tureen for servive at drive-thru window.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
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5/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Dispensor in disrepair.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Critical. Observed utensils stored in sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
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8/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/4/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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