Vallarta's Mexican, 9212 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Vallarta's Mexican
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9212 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33634
License #: 3912436
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Numerous hand sinks **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Pipes next to hoods in prep kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt, grease on nonfood-contact surface. All fryers **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Prep kitchen next fryer **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelves in prep kitchen and cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Grease build up **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut onions **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** ordered books but did not train employees
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Containers for chips **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Numerous hand sinks **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Pipes next to hoods in prep kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in sugar bag **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt, grease on nonfood-contact surface. All fryers **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of steam table **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Prep kitchen next fryer **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Ice buckets **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Metal pan for chips in warmer **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Can goods next to mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop after each use **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Plastic jugs for margaritas **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelves in prep kitchen and cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Grease build up **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut onions **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil on mantel of oven **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing meat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Server area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Containers for chips **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar, service/drink area.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Front cook's line, shelves above stove and oven. Fryers.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Air curtains in Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. In Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Greasy cardboard under prep table kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden replacement tiles needs to be painted
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table front counter next to microwave.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Syrup like substance on floor behind bar.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. Syrup like substance on floor behind bar.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Front counter/ cook's line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At 3 Compartment sink, draining on floor.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Front line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Under prep tables in kitchen, cook's line, and container used to store taco salad bowls.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar, missing holster and drain line.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer, change after going from soiled plates/utensils to clean plates/utensils
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cook's line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Service/drink fountain area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items prepped in Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Handles and exterior of tortilla chip storage containers.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen, fire suppression system, cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen and bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar. **Warning**
8/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Stove burners and under burners **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen, fire suppression system, cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Apron used at cheese shredder. **Warning**
  • 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. Front line/ counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen and bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Front cook's line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Front line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen/ entrance from front line, back kitchen cook area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Drain under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. Renewed license at time of inspection, conformation #137005527. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Kitchen, front counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler, Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front line. **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. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Behind inside and outside bars **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Lids to chip containers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. Corrective action taken, removed all phf/tcs items to reach in cooler on front line. **Warning**
8/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Grease/ kitchen.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salsa.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Blender bottom.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Back line.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Prep table.
  • 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. Cook's line.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice bucket chipped.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Bulk sugar/ iced tea machine.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Front cook's line.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook's line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand wash sinks.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Flies in kitchen/ backdoor.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Cook' s line.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler kitchen, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Outside bar, soda holster at inside bar.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook's line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Mop sink, front counter hand wash sink.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen, cook's line .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. service handwash sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen, cook's line, service area, bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves above stove , cook's line. stove top .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. ceiling and light covers/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chest freezer door.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. open, uncovered garbage cans in dumpster area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front cook's line. inside and on top where sour cream is stored.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil and boxes used as shelf cover. cook's line, prep table in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. service well/at bar mats on top of bar.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ground beef, beef, walkin cooler .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife cook's line.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. large containers of sauce/walkin cooler
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pork. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. reach IN cooler, cook's line.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line, behind bar, kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook's line.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hws kitchen .
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. front line shelves, oven top.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. door hinge area.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under syrup dispensing unit/kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front line.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steaks, pork, chicken . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn/soiled cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted , front counter.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces, shrimp walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. front line.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. cuttingboards.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only. front line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front line reach in.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front cook's line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan covers walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and hose.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. flat top grilll,front line.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice machiine, dry spices.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sauces, beef. walkin cooler .
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. build up of grease.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. used to store cooked tortilla baskets.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife, front line.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. back kitchen, above kitchen door going to front line.
  • 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.
1/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook's line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook's line,
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grill/shelves/stove top, shelves walkin cooler.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryer area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front line.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. front line.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. taco shell pans, tortilla chip container .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meat/walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces/walkin cooler .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(middle handsink at outside bar)
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(missing floor tiles - kitchen)
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(middle handsink at outside bar)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(to store single service items - bar)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed leaking faucets at plumbing fixture.(2 compartment and 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles.(deep fryer) For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(can opener holder)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen and cook line)
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.(for taco chips)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(kitchen, reach in freezer and walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives at cook line)
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler and reach in freezer)
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws and tooth picks)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(ice machine)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler --sauces
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...large pan of shreaded cheese held on table at cook's line opposite stove Corrected On Site...iced down
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sour cream on ice opposite front stove Corrected On Site...lowered amount in pan
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water...large bags of chicken on floor in back kitchen
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods...walkin cooler --raw eggs stored above uncooked tortilla chips
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--walkin cooler--raw chicken stored above raw beef--shelves by door
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...onions on floor behind CO2 tank by sodabox rack.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler --sliced vegetable
  • Critical. Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting gloves on
  • Critical. Observed employee failed to wash hands when putting gloves on.
  • Observed door gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...3door cooler on front cook's line and cold drawers in back kitchen by fryer
  • Observed icemachine backsplash panel broken and hanging on left side.
  • Observed dishes from previous night not cleaned---stored in dishmachine area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled...opposite stove on front cook's line
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...3door cooler opposite brick oven
  • Observed build-up of grease under grill in back kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris---underside of service counter on main cook's line
  • Observed build-up of food/dirt debris on top of dishmachine and inner/upper section of doors
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris...back bar
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink...main bar
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...main bar soda equipment by entrance is leaking
  • Critical. Observed handsink not clean...waittress drink station by main bar
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in main bar area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area...back bar
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...near dishmachine area...missing/broken tiles
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...behind fryer in back kitchen
  • Observed black substance debris accumulated on main bar floor under soda gun.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind 3door cooler opposite brick oven--main cook's line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...at 3bay chaulking
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only...behind dishmachine
10/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • observed potentially hazerdous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees fahrenheit observed cheese sauce cold held at 48 degrees on 3/5/10 amd cheese sauce cold held st 47 degrees on 3/15/10
  • observed potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees fahrenheit or higher observed rice hot held st 127 degrees and pork carnita held st 127 degrees on 3/5/10 observed rice hot held at 121 degrees 3/15/10
6/14/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
3/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical. Potential for cross-contamination; storage practices; damaged food segregated
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Rooms and equipment - vented as required
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
3/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. 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. chips, drink condiments
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chip bucket
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on kitchen equipment
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty rack
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster area
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Light not functioning. cooler
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1 Observed food stored on the floor, observed 6/5/07, 10/1/07, 3/3/08, 9/10/08, 4/22/09. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 2 Observed food employee touching ready to eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved alternate operating procedure. Observed 6/5/07, 10/1/07, 3/3/08 and 4/22/09.
  • 3 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solition berwwen uses; observed 6/5/07, 10/1/07, 3/3/08 and 4/22/09.
  • 5 Observed toxic item stored by food; observed 6/5/07, 10/1/07, 3/3/08 and 4/22/09.
  • 6 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

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