EMILIO'S BBQ
301 NW 103 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
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. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Operator clean and sanitized Corrected On-Site
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers not stored 6 inches off the floor in dry storage room. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork hot held at 127F in steam table. As per operator, pork cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 169F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside a handwashing sink in prep area. Operator removed containers from sink. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front line areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front line areas Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed an uncovered cup with beverage stored on food preparation table. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed 2 sets of light shield missing in food preparation station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with raw rice in dry storage area. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4: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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing 00 ppm. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce and cheese in hotpoint refrigerator. Operator relocate raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked beef hot held at 118F. Per operator, beef cooked 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat beef stew to 175F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitized can opener and blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator using 3 compartment sink only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed same, using three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open beverage container stored on food preparation table. Operator removed cup from in-use prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed open bottle of water on prep table. Employee removed **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing in prep station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator using 3 compartment sink only. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open beverage container stored on food preparation table. Operator removed cup from in-use prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -Observed employee drinking from an open cup in prep station. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing in prep station. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Galaxy reach in cooler. Operator clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked tamales in refrigerator. Operator relocate raw eggs to bottom shelf. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade . Operator clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. Operator replenished towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of flies on sticky traps in food prep areas.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed several fly sticky traps hanging in food preparation areas.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed various package foods in front line cooler. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed various food items in front line cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed various food items in front line cooler. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases with fish thawing at room temperature in prep station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 7 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw steak stored over cooked plantains in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw steak and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine in dishwashing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container. Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on refrigerator gaskets throughout kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature at prep station. Operator placed item under running water
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink less than 50 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area. 4 live flying insects in food preparation areas. 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. -Observed at 11:36 a.m . no date marked on cooking beef stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked before 10:00 a.m. yesterday. Beef held for more than 26 hours not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).