EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains, located at front counter.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

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

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

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fryers with grease buildup, under prep table with heavy soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed fryers with grease buildup, under prep table with heavy soiled Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed behind equipment with heavy soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed dust behind hole on wall behind the steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed hole on wall behind the steam table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of the oven with heavy soil. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed on top of the oven with heavy soil. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected back area door. Observed back door in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Outer openings not protected back area door. Observed back door in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed rice containers not labeled. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed raw ground beef stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above avocados and cookies. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed next to walk in cooler paint and hand soap stored above juice and napkins; at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 form or kit, inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no form or kit; at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed shelves above three sink soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: observed shelves above three sink soiled; at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cook brought paper towels to inspector. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen; at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed on rack in back where knife and drinks are kept; at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed no name on label of bottles above three sink; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed tiles absorbent in kitchen area; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed water damage and holes in tiles throughout kitchen area; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath screen doors at both exits. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed underneath screen doors at both exits; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass and dirt. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed dumpster on grass and dirt; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed in all freezers in kitchen; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above sandwich press area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed bug zapper above prep table in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled. Observed gaskets in black fridge. Observed soiled chlorine test kit above three compartment sink. Observed soiled air vent above three sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Open dumpster lid; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed at front counter; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. observed in beer cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: observed in beer cooler at front counter; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in cooler at counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed water in cooler at counter; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer next to kitchen hen e it, observed food in walk in cooler with no lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed in fridge in kitchen area; stored food no cover. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed throughout kitchen; at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken, located near exit door at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed floor tiles broken, located near exit door at back preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, located near the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, located near the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

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.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen refrigerators.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored in thank you bags.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of detergent and sanitizer stored by raw sweet potatoes.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside the hand sink located at the front counter area.

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing by the office. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area and restroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in poor repair no food was stored inside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All chest reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven and stove soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in cooler interior soiled located in the kitchen area. Observed kitchen hood with heavy accumulation of grease.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container with lisinopril stored at the front counter by avocado and pastries.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (60F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter chest reach in cooler as per operator less than 30 minutes.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at the front counter area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in the hand sink located at front counter and kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork with no date marked as per operator cooked 2 days ago in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Women restroom.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board used at the front counter area.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed boxes with employee personal food stored on shelves at the back area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in poor repair and not in use. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Women restroom.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the kitchen floor.

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed covered cooked pork stored under leaking pipe in the walk in cooler. Operator removed pork. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach in freezers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezers gaskets soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chest reach in cooler located at the front counter.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a fan, several chairs and a bicycle at the back prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed in the kitchen, cook cracked raw shell egg and then get salt with glove without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator was instructed with hand washing techniques. Operator instructed employee to washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside a thank you bag inside the white refrigerator located in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over precook tostones inside white refrigerator located in the kitchen area.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked black beans stored inside the walk in cooler, as per operator held more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand washing sink located underneath front counter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven doors.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed bathroom with no ceiling tiles, as per operator, they are under remodeling.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located in kitchen and by the dining area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer not in used. As per operator is broken.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in the kitchen area and walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water Perrier stored on floor by the dry storage area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in the white refrigerator/ freezer in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table in the kitchen area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of white refrigerator in the kitchen area.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed kid bicycle stored at the back prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout prep area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top prep table in the back prep area. Repeat Violation