TAQUERIA HERENCIA MEXICANA

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed double door reach in cooler cooked chicken (50/49F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before, as per operator.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed double door reach in cooler cooked chicken (50/49F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before, as per operator.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes storage in hand sink located at the front line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels storage in chlorine sanitazer water at 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on the wall next to the blender. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (100F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed on the grilled. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the blender.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Still observed Time Extended

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed dessert with the date marked of 2/18/24.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dessert with the date marked of 2/18/24.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed onions bags on the kitchen floor, observed raw pork underneath of three compartment sink. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing tacos.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes inside hand wash sink located at the front line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the front line, paper towels was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored it inside chlorine sanitizer solutions at 100 ppm. 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 chocolate cake with date marked of 7/20/22 inside reach in cooler located at the front area.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chocolate cake with date marked of 7/20/22 inside reach in cooler located at the front area.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Woman bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean metal container on kitchen shelves with old label.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed milk desserts inside of the single glass door reach-in cooler located at the dinning room. Operator is unable to provide invoice.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on top of the preparation reach-in cooler, located inside the kitchen.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling tiles soiled with water stain marks inside the kitchen.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed preparation reach-in cooler in disrepair, located inside the kitchen next to the triple sink.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed approximately 5+ floor tiles broken inside the kitchen.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed 5 boxes of disposable plastic lids stored inside the men's bathroom. Operator removed and stored the disposable plastic lids properly during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed raw beef under cold running water at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women bathroom door.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Main Kitchen

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed single white cutting board.

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. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitation solutions step. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator properly set up the sanitizer bucket, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.