BAJA FRESH MEX

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip on site. Inspector showed operator proper test strips to purchase. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Operator put towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not working at hand wash sink.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. 2019 posted.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing a wristwatch. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster displayed. Owner will put up.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food handling employee not wash hands prior to putting on gloves to prepare menu item. Employee removed gloves and washed hands and put new gloves on. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed posted license expired 12/2023. Admin Complaint

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. Observed no written plan in place.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips present.

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

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 one employee with no written plan in place.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license posted.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top sandwich cart.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handling employee with no beard guard.

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket with dirty standing water.

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. Observed no written plan in place.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed portion cups, soda nozzles and pipe in hand sink. Operator moved items out of sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink with water temperature of 79F after 1 minute.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top reach in.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed untreated concrete under three part sink.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in mens and women's public restroom.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands prior to putting on gloves and preparing ready to eat food.

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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottles, cups, water bottles in hand wash sink.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips present.

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

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 employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed December 2019 posted.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jar of banana peppers and jugs of salsa stored on the floor under register.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unwrapped single service forks and spoons stored with handles pointed in both directions. Operator corrected flatware. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee prepare food without washing hands.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with plastic and paper trash bags. Operator removed bags. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled plastic spray bottle with clear liquid by three part sink.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current posted license. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under three part sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of onions on the floor adjacent to three part sink. Operator moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license renewal with confirmation number 217032867. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles under three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation