MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled. Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee preparing food with wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in walk-in cooler stuffed peppers not covered.Person in charge covered food. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing watering dishroom area and walk-in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over cut onions.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw bacon. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back entrance.Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin outside back kitchen area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing watering dishroom area and walk-in cooler.

Basic - Fresh salsa bins stored on floor in walk-in cooler Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

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 in main kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge ran dishwasher multiple times and Dishwasher (Chlorine recheck 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwasher area. Person in charge separated dishes to air dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. oor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and cooks line. Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe employee cut head lettuce not washed . Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded lettuce.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table In house made cheese sauce (109F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat to 165°F.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in walk in cooler in house made cheese sauce date marked 9/4/24. Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in freezer on 9/4/24 and pulled from freezer on 9/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Person in charge date marked 9/10/24. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observe employee cut head lettuce not washed . Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded lettuce. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (47F - Cold Holding) Both products were date marked 9/9/2023. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (47F - Cold Holding) Both products were date marked 9/9/2023. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in dish room area and Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under all equipment in main kitchen area and Walk in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid in back area of parking lot on South side of building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw Shrimp stored over unwashed produce in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed raw Shrimp. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee went from soiled end of the dish machine to clean end and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Stopped employee and Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Observed Employee emptied multiple garbage pail with gloves on and grabbed foil box to cover food in Walk in freezer and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Stopped employee and educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw Cerviche (48F - Cold Holding) date marked 2/28/23. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/28/23 and place in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded item.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Cerviche (48F - Cold Holding) date marked 2/28/23. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/28/23 and place in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded item.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line across from grill in main kitchen area Rice (118F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge stated that the rice was in the warming unit for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge reheated Rice start Time 2:45pm - End time 3:00pm (187F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

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 for Person in charge and explained procedures.

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 Person in charge and explained procedures.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room area and Walk in cooler in main kitchen area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under all equipment in main kitchen area and Walk in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items in Walk in freezer in main kitchen area and in Reach in freezer outside on South end of building not covered. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge covered all food in Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in main kitchen area charged glove and put on clean gloves no hand washing. Educated employee on proper protocol for hand washing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Quat sanitizer 000ppm in 3 bay compartment sink next to dish machine in main kitchen area. Person in charge refilled and tested 300ppm

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chemicals and cleaning utensils stored in hand washing sink by rear entrance in back area of kitchen. Person in charge removed all items in sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under all equipment in main kitchen area and Walk in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large container of food cooling stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Observed food stored on floor in Walk in cooler. 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 door. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed screen door in back area of kitchen rear entrance not 16 mesh/inch.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in back area of kitchen by rear entrance pork thawing in standing water. Educated Person in charge proper methods for thawing food. Person in charge removed from water and moved to Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area,Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in cooler in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted food storage shelves in Walk in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in Walk in cooler and behind cooking equipment in main kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee went from soiled side of dishwasher to clean side no glove change or hand washing. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager removed and put in dishwasher sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing by rear exit door in main kitchen area. Manager filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on 2 employees cooking. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for hair restraint. Employees put on hair restraint over beard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dishwasher area and Walk in cooler.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soda box for fountain beverage stored on floor by back entrance. Observed in house made beverage stored in Walk in cooler floor. Manager removed both from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler gaskets in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop faucet without vacuum breaker on 1 side of hose connection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on top of reach in with food debris. Operator corrected by immediately cleaning. Observed can opener blade with food debris on blade. Operator removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on front counter area a cutting board with excessive cut marks on top of canned foods. Operator stated he doesn't use it.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in flour. Manager removed to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler with debris on gasket. Operator corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and rice in bulk containers unlabeled. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site