LUPITA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 11 dead flying insects in back of kitchen on unused three compartment sink, and observed a cluster of approximately 100 live ants underneath operating three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings in the following locations: 25 on floor throughout back kitchen and five on top of unused three compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak 45F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak 45F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler. See stop sale.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in back of kitchen next to water heater. Warning

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lights not working in walk in cooler.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused items in back of kitchen including a three compartment sink, two hand sinks, a fryer, pots and pans.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During call observed six live flying insects in kitchen, Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: During callback, observed three live flying insects in kitchen. Operator killed flying insects during inspection. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During call observed six live flying insects in kitchen, Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 40 live ants in kitchen under drive thru window. Approximately 47 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Also, one live lizard in mop bucket in back kitchen next to mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During callback, no ants or lizard observed. Observed four dead flying insects in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 97 dead flying insects in light fixtures throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During callback, observed one dead flying insects in light fixture in kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 40 live ants in kitchen under drive thru window. Approximately 47 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Also, one live lizard in mop bucket in back kitchen next to mop sink. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork and ready to eat tortillas in walk in cooler. Manager put chicken on bottom shelf during inspection.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 158 rodent droppings in kitchen under back three compartment sink next to mop sink. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 97 dead flying insects in light fixtures throughout kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 8 live flying insects in establishment in the following areas: 4 in dining area and 4 in kitchen area (not on food/ food contact surfaces). 1of the 4 flying insects landed on a single service item. Operator disposed of single service item. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator put paper towels in dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dinning area in disrepair and appears to have water stains.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in mop sink. Operator has called plumbing company already and waiting for them to come out.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak coming from pipe in walk in freezer. Not over food.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3-4 live flying insects observed in kitchen and storage area. No contact with food observed at time of inspection.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar: shredded cheese 54F less than 4 hours. Walk in cooler - Shredded cheese 48F less than 4 hours. Glass door upright cooler: Milk 49F Less than 4 hrs. Moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 119F less than 2 hours located on bottom cook line shelf. Operator moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink 71F after prolonged running.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen at soda station.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile missing in dinning area.

Basic - Dead flies on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead flies located in kitchen window sills. Dead flies and area cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Condenser and floor.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen and cook line fluorescent lighting.

Basic - No lights in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution 200+ppm disposed during inspection Corrected On-Site