LA ESCONDIDA II

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of pepto bismol in reach in cooler salsa, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over container of beans in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed flat of raw hard shell eggs out at room temperature with no written plan, printed a copy for owner. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bags of shredded chicken not date marked in the reach in freezer, owner stated made 6/19/25.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in container of beans in reach in cooler, owner took bowl out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 bags of potatoes on floor under reach in cooler.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed can outside no lid.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on counter. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Pepto-bismo in the reach in cooler with food prep.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over cooked yellow rice in reach in cooler.

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. Printed a copy out for owner by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

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. Printed a copy for owner and signed by end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork in the reach in cooler not date marked owner stated was made on 6/18/25.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cooked rice in the reach in cooler.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for owner by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed diced tomatoes and parsley not covered in reach in cooler and sobes not covered in reach in freezer.

High Priority - Sanitizer notapproved for food service. Operator using low splash bleach. Operator sent for approved bleach during inspection.

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.Inspector provided handout at inspection . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink covered by cutting board. Operator removed items from sink. 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. Inspector provided form at inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep area.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.observed no screen to cover back door and service window during operation.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector at inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.Operator corrected by writing date. Foods are used within 2 days of thawing and are frozen on the day cooked.

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood filters broken, missing at hood open to vent system. No ability to collect grease.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

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. Observed raw beef stored over raw bacon in freezer, raw beef packaged in zipper bags.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of shredded cheese on counter at 50F. Operator states out less than 1 hour. Must use or discard by 1 pm. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray winded stored over clean dishes at warewash area. Operator removed to lower storage, Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in use cutting board on top of handsink. Operator moved cutting board. S. Must sanitize board before further use.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters missing and broken.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked rice. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs ambient 76°F. Operator will be using Time as a Public Health Control.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes 69°F. Operator will be using Time as a Public Health Control. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs and cooked potatoes. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Observed over 200ppm, corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Educated and emailed the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Educated and emailed the Food Allergen Awareness sheet.

Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the form to post immediately. 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer and detergent mixed together at 3 compartment sink. Educated and emailed the Manual Dishwashing Procedure.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing at room temperature. Operator placed back in Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site