El Taco Rico

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean bowls and plates stored on storage rack next to kitchen handwashing sink, located across from reach in cooler with no splash guard. Warning

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris

Observed in between and behind equipment in kitchen. Warning

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer

Observed in chest reach in freezers at kitchen area. Warning

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris

Observed soiled interior kitchen oven. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surfaces under prep tables and on lid of chest freezers at kitchen area. Warning

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust

Observed kitchen hood filters soiled with grease buildup. nObserved soiled storage shelves used to store packages of tortillas, located across from flat top grill. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust

Observed throughout kitchen. Warning

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours

Observed in walk in cooler, refried beans (48F – Cooling) and cooked ground beef (45F – Cooling) as per manager food items were prepared approximately yesterday afternoon and placed into walk in cooler. Temperature taken today at about 10:45am, temperature of both food items observed above 41F. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. nObserved in walk in cooler, refried beans (48F – Cooling) and cooked ground beef (45F – Cooling) as per manager food items were prepared approximately yesterday afternoon and placed into walk in cooler. Temperature taken today at about 10:45am, temperature of both food items observed above 41F. Warning

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

Observed at prep area garlic cilantro sauce, made with fresh garlic and oil (51F – Cold Holding) as per manager prepped about 2 hours ago. Manager placed into cooler to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning