LA ESQUINA RESTAURANTE Y MAS

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at bar three compartment sink 200+ Ppm chlorine. Operator changed water rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed margarita mix stored in Lowe's plastic bucket

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shrimp stored over beer kegs in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan date marked 01/07/2025 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flan date marked 01/07/2025 in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with moisture between them.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed tomatoes and avocados stored over birria and sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over unwashed lettuce. Employee removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over ready to eat and portioned green sauce. Employee removed and stored correctly. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over chicken flauta, employee removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - rice (112F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee place item on grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - container of refried beans not covered, employee covered items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soup removed frozen freezer yesterday morning wi no date marked on

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on tamales stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item cooked on 03/30/2025

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables stored in walk in cooler floor operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed case with produces stored over various sauces in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of cocktail mix stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of cocktail mix stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from grill - pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) items not portioned or prepared today, as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour - operator placed bags of ice on top of items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in freezer - container of refried beans not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar and kitchen - operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored on grocery bags, Employee removed and stored of food grade containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer solution in middle compartment . Manager set up sanitizer compartment on right side compartment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Two Garbage bags on floor.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Service area- fork and spoons not inverted, after instructed, employee inverted, Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer raw comminuted ( ground) beef not commercially packaged over

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of soap stored above ice machine in kitchen - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots by cleaned dish rack not inverted - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored in between reach in cooler and prep table by cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and other chemicals stored above ice machine. Operator relocated. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Observed cutting boards at the bar and cook line deeply soiled. Operator removed to have cleaned and sanitized. 2. Observed mold like buildup in ice machine. Operator started cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink at bar with no handle for hot water.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator disposed of heavily grooved cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of bar cooler off its hinges.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator relocated.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of bar reach-in-cooler.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 1 live bug on ice bin in kitchen. Operator removed bug/roach during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed no back flow prevention device provided at mop sink.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed CO2 tank not secured behind bar counter in kitchen.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed rack holding clean tongs stored underneath paper towel dispenser in kitchen.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed wall base in disrepair at exit door in kitchen. -Observed wall vent in disrepair within kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance.

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Observed mop sink clogged and not draining properly.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket 0 ppm, operator replenished solution, retested 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site