TAKOS CANTINA MEXICAN CUISINE

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stewed chicken, beef sauce, salsa, not date marked.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto close. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both WIC and WIF. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed seafood stored in the walk in freezer in non food-grade bags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto close. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both WIC and WIF. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a 3 white containers in storeroom and on line not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon and Mahi in ROP and thawing. Operator removed items for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on server prep table.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on the cook line and behind the bar.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does auto close. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container in storeroom not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees not changing gloves or washing hands while changing tasks and handling ready to eat food. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line with cleaning products inside sink. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, ground beef, beans, vegetables, pork, salsa and Diced tomatoes without date marking in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard under the handwashing sink on the cook line and under the fryer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing in front of freezer, in back hallway and in front of ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed 2" of ice covering the entire floor of the walk in freezer.

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. Repeat Violation

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping towels used for wiping down cutting boards.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees not changing gloves or washing hands while changing tasks and handling ready to eat food.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on grill line raw Ground Beef over raw Seafood and ready to eat shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a frying basket and pan in handwashing sink on cook line. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line without hot water or any water from the hot side faucet.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon, Whitefish and Tuna thawing in ROP packaging. Operator removed them from packaging for thawing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, the back storeroom and the front storeroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Shrimp over beverage drinks and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Shrimp. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on grill line raw Ground Beef over raw Seafood. Person in charge removed raw Ground Beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and at the end of the cooks line. Person in charge filled paper towel. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed in back kitchen area a bottle of chemicals not labeled. Person in charge stated it was grease cutter and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in front Reach in cooler raw Tuna. Person in charge removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on both walls in dish machine area and at bottom of wall behind the cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area. Person in charge had employee put on hair restraint and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and other food stored on the floor in back storeroom. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and at the end of the cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no illness reporting forms completed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on both walls in dish machine area and at bottom of wall behind the cooks line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 32 floor tiles missing in front of cooks line, 24 missing in front of swinging doors and 9 on the kitchen line making it difficult to clean. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use and stored hanging over oven door handle. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers with food removed from its packaging and not labeled in the back storeroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue cutting board soiled and with deep grooves and soiled can opener. Operator is ordering new cutting board.

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. Emailed documents to operator.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the edge of the door and inside on the walls and ice drop tray of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing and damaged throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the prep table and next to the handwashing sink. Operator removed drinks and coached the employees. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with pans, cambros and drinking cups. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 12 tiles missing in front of prep table and in front of expo line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor by prep table and back door. Canned food, rice and chicken. Operator moved items to shelf and walk-in. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closing fixture on back door.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on stand up reach-in freezer single door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 23 tiles broken on floor in front of wait station area in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of grease on hood filters, hood system, and wall behind cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Operator scheduled cleaning for hood filters and hood system. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind handwash sink on cookline and behind mop sink area and to the left of the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and broken in wait station area in front of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on some shelves and on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues with food like debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

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

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers missing in bar area.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door in hallway to bathrooms not self closing.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink to the right of the cook line and by three compartment sink.