TAQUERIA GOMEZ

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored above bottles of soda. Discussed with operator. Warning

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee go from handling money , wash hands less than 15-20 seconds and then prepare food to be served to customers. Operator rewashed hands at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch bare face with gloves and then begin to prepare food to be served to customers. Discussed with operator. Employee rewashed hands at time of inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Chicken date marked 07/25/2024 Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked Chicken date marked 07/25/2024 Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chorizo Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (50F - Cold Holding) Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) PREPARED AT 9:00 FIRST TEMP TAKEN AT 2:50 No temperature taken today by employees Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (50F - Cold Holding) Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) PREPARED AT 9:00 FIRST TEMP TAKEN AT 2:50 ; No temperature taken today by employees. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees wash hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed with operator. Employees rewashed hands at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store utensils. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed operator sweep mop water outside of mobile unit onto ground, observed waste water pooling on ground. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip available upon request. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. Warning

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of rice not date marked. Discussed with operator. Warning

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. No ambient air thermometer available in front fridge near register. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored above dry storage. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair. Discussed with operator. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice container stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice. Discussed with operator. Warning

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

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee sodas in reach in cooler, discussed with operator. Warning

Basic - Unsealed floor in food preparation area has gap along perimeter that does not prevent the waste water from exiting the mobile onto the ground and draining into storm water drain. Employees stopped mopping and water ceased exiting the mobile unit. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled on cooks line. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken, operator moved at time of inspection to approved location. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to flat top in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. No holding tanks installed or integral part of mobile unit. Waste water is being plumbed through pipe underground and into unknown drainage near mobile unit. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. No holding tanks installed or integral part of mobile unit. Waste water is being plumbed through pipe underground and into unknown drainage near mobile unit. Warning

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. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for side of mobile unit. Warning

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Waste water and fresh water tank not integral part of mobile unit. Warning