POPPO'S TAQUERIA

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire racks in dish machine area with surface rust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all wore shelves in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surfaces. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire rack in dish area with rust pitted surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surface. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen and in front. Operator replaced papertowels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wore shelves in dish area with rust and pitting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container holding beef stored on floor. Operator moved beef to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes. Operator started removing labels. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpsters. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee in food preparation while wear a bracelet.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusting on the bottom of food prep shelves in back food prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpsters.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to go containers not inverted next to beer taps. Employee inverted single serve to-go containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at the end of the mop sink splitter.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. Operator started to clean off the top. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathroom door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while cooking on the cook line. Operator had them remove their watches. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash buildup up on the ground behind the dumpster. Operator started to clean the area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust buildup up on the shelves holding containers of rice in the back dry storage area. Operator began to put foil on the surfaces. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach spray stored on shelf next to single use gloves on dry storage shelf by three compartment sink. Operator removed bleach spray. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on bulk container of rice in kitchen near prep area. Employee removed backpack. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled small fan in-use directly over front counter hot holding food area.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored under front counter area next to tortilla chips. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and rusted dry storage shelves in kitchen.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket at 00ppm quaternary. Operator made new sanitizer bucket at 200ppm quaternary . Corrected On-Site

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed exposed electrical wiring, cover is missing, over prep area in kitchen.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 000 ppm Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer 300ppm. And called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease above grill in front kitchen area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored upright in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted . Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine reading 00ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer reading +400ppm . Operator diluted solution. New reading 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda machine soiled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler soiled underneath the shelves. Educated operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rich-in cooler interior, bottom have accumulation of soil residues, next to fryer at front line. In walk in cooler observed soiled shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed soiled gloves and did not wash hands and put on clean gloves. Operator stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area. Operator explained proper protocol for eating and drinking in restricted area. Operator discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in Walk in cooler not smooth or durable

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside and inside dishwasher heavy soiling. Observed combi oven soiled in back kitchen area. Observed soiled gaskets on all Reach in cooler and on Walk in cooler. Observed mop sink soiled in back area of kitchen by 3 bay compartment sink.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored upright. Operator inverted single service items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on ice machine. Operator discarded cloth. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled under all equipment and food racks.