VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC
22948 SR 54
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Still soiled **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Still observed walk in cooler raw pork over vegetables **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: Cold Holding: salsa 54 F, chorizo 52 F, milk 54 F, pork tamale 54 F, liquid egg white 53 F, Queso 54 F. Ambient temperature: 54 F. Food was stored in walk-in cooler from overnight and over 4 hours, no temperatures was taken by operator from last night and prior to inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: air temperature 53f stop sale liquid egg 47f milk 46 f Salsa 45 f raw beef 43 f packaged mozzarella cheese 43 f queso American cheese 43f raw beef 43 f raw chicken 43f stop sale - Cooked queso 51 f held overnight cooked around 4pm from previous day tested queso at 2:15 pm at 51f employee took temperature this morning at 40f but didn't document the temperature. Discuss with employee to ice down the foods in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold Holding: salsa 54 F, chorizo 52 F, milk 54 F, pork tamale 54 F, liquid egg white 53 F, Queso 54 F. Ambient temperature: 54 F. Glass door reach-in cooler at cook line: Cold Holding: sliced tomato 44 F, raw steak 45 F, raw shrimp 50 F, raw chicken 51 F. Reach-in cooler at storage area: Cold Holding: cooked pork 44 F, enchiladas sauce 45 F, buritto sauce 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Operator starts placing ice on most of the food items in reach-in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Cold holding: glass reach in cooler cooks line raw beef 45 f raw chicken 45 employee moved to freezer 2nd temp product held less than 4 hours. Reach in cooler back storage cook chicken 43 f hot dogs 43 f Walk in Cooler: ambient air temperature 53f stop sale liquid egg 47f milk 46 f Salsa 45 f raw beef 43 f packaged mozzarella cheese 43 f queso American cheese 43f raw beef 43 f raw chicken 43f stop sale - Cooked queso 51 f held overnight cooked around 4pm from previous day tested queso at 2:15 pm at 51f employee took temperature this morning at 40f but didn't document the temperature. Discuss with employee to ice down the foods in the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso, pork tamales and various food items in walk-in cooler. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple bottles of milk opened in walk-in cooler with no date marks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: No date marks **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of salsa stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Multiple containers of tortillas stored on floor in storage room. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. On cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grinder head connector soiled with mechanical oil like grease. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: Cold Holding: salsa 54 F, chorizo 52 F, milk 54 F, pork tamale 54 F, liquid egg white 53 F, Queso 54 F. Ambient temperature: 54 F. Food was stored in walk-in cooler from overnight and over 4 hours, no temperatures was taken by operator from last night and prior to inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold Holding: salsa 54 F, chorizo 52 F, milk 54 F, pork tamale 54 F, liquid egg white 53 F, Queso 54 F. Ambient temperature: 54 F. Glass door reach-in cooler at cook line: Cold Holding: sliced tomato 44 F, raw steak 45 F, raw shrimp 50 F, raw chicken 51 F. Reach-in cooler at storage area: Cold Holding: cooked pork 44 F, enchiladas sauce 45 F, buritto sauce 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Operator starts placing ice on most of the food items in reach-in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A opened bottle of liquid cleaner stored with food to be served the public on food storage shelf in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washed hands in prep sink with no soap and not rubbing hands for at least 10-15 seconds. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping clothes stored in hand wash sink at bar. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso, pork tamales and various food items in walk-in cooler. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple bottles of milk opened in walk-in cooler with no date marks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by mop sink. Ice machine in bar area lid in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of mozzarella on floor in kitchen. Margarita drinks in igloo coolers on floor in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: observed meat in pot on floor cooks line **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards cooks line. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by mop sink. Ice machine in bar area lid in disrepair. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of mozzarella on floor in kitchen. Margarita drinks in igloo coolers on floor in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ware washing room Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout cooks line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cut tomatoes Reach in cooler. Raw meat over cook beef and salsa in reach in cooler across from mop sink. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.reach in cooler on line in the middle of kitchen ambient air temperature 48 f no temperatures taken food held overnight in cooler Reach in cooler : cook beef 48 f 3 lbs cook beef cheese ball 1 lbs 48 f cook peppers 48 f .50 cut tomatoes 50 f 7 lbs cook chicken 7 lbs 50 f guacamole 50 f 7 lbs Reach in cooler by right side of kitchen door entrance cook beef 51 f cook chicken 50 f cook beef 49 f ambient air temperature top 41 f bottom 63 f no temperatures taken held overnight. Cook beef 51 f 5 lbs cook sauce 52 f 5 lbs raw beef sausage 51 f 8 lbs 9 raw shelled eggs 49 f Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.reach in cooler on line in the middle of kitchen ambient air temperature 48 f no temperatures taken food held overnight in cooler Reach in cooler : cook beef 48 f 3 lbs cook beef cheese ball 1 lbs 48 f cook peppers 48 f .50 cut tomatoes 50 f 7 lbs cook chicken 7 lbs 50 f guacamole 50 f 7 lbs Reach in cooler by mop sink ambient air temp 50 f on bottom and 42 f on top. Cold holding : raw beef 45 f raw chicken 45 f raw sausage 44 f discussed with operator to place food in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler by right side of kitchen door entrance cook beef 51 f cook chicken 50 f cook beef 49 f discussed with employees to move food to a working cooler. ambient air temperature top 41 f bottom 63 f no temperatures taken held overnight. Cook beef 51 f 5 lbs cook sauce 52 f 5 lbs raw beef sausage 51 f 8 lbs 9 raw shelled eggs 49 f Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef cooked sauce cooked chicken in reach in cooler Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area and storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Steam table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area and storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Steam table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in wall by doorway going into cook area 1 dead on floor behind keg cooler in storage 1 dead in gasket of 3 door cooler in storage area 8 dead on floor in dish area 7 dead on floor in bar area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: 1 dead roach under the bar counter. 3 dead roaches bar area by frozen mix drinks. 8 dead roaches in trap box behind the glass beer cooler at bar . 3 dead roaches on floor by beer cooler on floor in corner. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: 16 dead roaches inside a roach trap box in bar area employee discarded box. 1 dead roach behind dry storage door. 1 dead roach on wall by dry storage area. 1 dead roach under the steam table on cooks line. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live cockroaches in wall in door way of cook area 3 on floor by chest freezer in cooking area 1 live in hinge of 3 door cooler in storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: 1 live roach on prep table by can opener. 1 live roach under reach in cooler cooks line by mop sink.1 live roach under prep table by mop sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: 1 live roach on steam table on cooks line. Employee killed and removed from heat table. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area and storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Steam table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in wall by doorway going into cook area 1 dead on floor behind keg cooler in storage 1 dead in gasket of 3 door cooler in storage area 8 dead on floor in dish area 7 dead on floor in bar area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: 1 dead roach under the bar counter. 3 dead roaches bar area by frozen mix drinks. 8 dead roaches in trap box behind the glass beer cooler at bar . 3 dead roaches on floor by beer cooler on floor in corner. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind all equipment Under dish machine Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live cockroaches in wall in door way of cook area 3 on floor by chest freezer in cooking area 1 live in hinge of 3 door cooler in storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: 1 live roach on prep table by can opener. 1 live roach under reach in cooler cooks line by mop sink.1 live roach under prep table by mop sink **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area and storage area Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler Steam table Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in wall by doorway going into cook area 1 dead on floor behind keg cooler in storage 1 dead in gasket of 3 door cooler in storage area 8 dead on floor in dish area 7 dead on floor in bar area Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. All floor in dish area Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind all equipment Under dish machine Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Corn and salsa on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in doorway on cooking area is in disrepair and has hole in it Wall under three compartment sink has hole Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live cockroaches in wall in door way of cook area 3 on floor by chest freezer in cooking area 1 live in hinge of 3 door cooler in storage area Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can, tongs and steel scrubbie stored in hand sink on cook line, items removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish area Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Acoustic ceiling tiles in dishwashing area and dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Condensation of walk-in cooler not being properly disposed. Drains directly onto concrete into large puddles of water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans stacked while wet in dishwashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Discussed with manager on duty how to properly dry and store dishes **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk-in cooler not smooth or easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -Observed cook rinse hands for 4 seconds before immediately returning to cook. Discussed proper handwashing with cook Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed cook rinsing hands for 5 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with cook. Cook then properly washed his hands. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched face with gloved hands and immediately returned to preparing food Discussed proper handwashing with employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Discussed proper handwashing with manager on duty **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line -Can opener on cook line near double door reach-in cooler -Container of shredded lettuce in double door reach-in cooler in dry storage area soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Container of shredded lettuce replaced** Corrected on Site** Can opener has been cleaned **Corrected on Site** Cutting boards soiled **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Large amount of Food debris present in hand washing station on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Ice observed in hand washing station in server area, next to tea urns. Discussed with manager on duty proper hand sink practices **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl used as scoop in beef and vegetable mix in double door reach-in cooler on back of cook line Employee removed bowl Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Double door reach-in cooler on cook line across from steam table -Double door reach-in cooler at the back of cook line next to chest freezer Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Acoustic ceiling tiles in dishwashing area and dry storage area Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bin not inverted for protection Warning
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Condensation of walk-in cooler not being properly disposed. Drains directly onto concrete into large puddles of water. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead under triple door cooler in dry storage -1 dead roach on floor near back door Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee beverage container on prep table in kitchen Employee removed and properly stored beverage Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone stored above prep table on cook line Employee removed cell phone Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans stacked while wet in dishwashing area Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk-in cooler not smooth or easily cleanable Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Boxes of avocados stored on floor of walk-in cooler Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handwashing station behind bar Provided operator with hand washing sign to place behind bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Double door cooler on cook line has standing water Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -Observed cook rinse hands for 4 seconds before immediately returning to cook. Discussed proper handwashing with cook Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched face with gloved hands and immediately returned to preparing food Discussed proper handwashing with employee Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in dry storage area, not landing on any food contact surfaces Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -1 dead insect on soap dispenser of hand washing station in dish area Employee cleaned and sanitized area Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee properly stored all products Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in gasket of triple door cooler in dry storage Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Shredded lettuce at 58F -Cut tomatoes at 55F -Cooked chicken at 53F -Beans at 59F -Flan at 56F -Cooked 54F -Mozzarella 62F All in triple door cooler in dry storage Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded lettuce at 58F -Cut tomatoes at 55F -Cooked chicken at 53F -Beans at 59F -Flan at 56F -Cooked beef 54F -Mozzarella 62F All in triple door cooler in dry storage. Cook states food was prepared and stored 2 days ago, no temperature monitoring. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Jug of milk in double door cooler on cook line not date marked. Manager on duty states it was opened 2 days ago Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line -Can opener on cook line near double door reach-in cooler -Container of shredded lettuce in double door reach-in cooler in dry storage area soiled Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Trash can in front of hand washing station on cook line Employee removed trash can Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Large amount of Food debris present in hand washing station on cook line Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station in dishwashing area -Hand washing station behind bar Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 28 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).