EL TALISMAN RESTAURANT
3887 W 16 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen by Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between counter and wall next to sandwich press at front counter.
- 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed end caps missing on lights at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler properly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen missing ceiling tile, also on hallway by bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2023 Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraints while preparing food. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed end caps missing at lights at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sliced ham container inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen missing ceiling tile.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and front counter area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted. Employee inverted bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated 10/01/2023
- 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed above food preparation table at kitchen.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board used on shelves under prep tables at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles at kitchen and dining area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Employee inverted pots and pans Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the floor, at kitchen, employee stored cooking oil on top of milk crate above the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils water at 90F Employee put utensils water container on top of stove to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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. Provided written instructions during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).