K'CHAPAS

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at the front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over plantains inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety storage procedures. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (45 F - Cold Holding) outside in kitchen. As per Operator cheese has been outside for 45 minutes. Operator stored cheese inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors at reach in coolers soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the set. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buil up at reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at dry storage area soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across from handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with soap unlabeled by mop sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over three compartment sink.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under white refrigerator, and under shelf in back kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by griddle in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler by cook line. Oper cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons faces up on three compartment sink. Operator stored utensils faces down. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site 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 chicken inside white refrigerator not date marked. As per Operator chicken was cooked last Friday September 8th, 2023. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled white refrigerator gaskets inside kitchen.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons faces up on shelf over three compartment sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on in back kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2022. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soft cheese (45 F - Cold Holding). As per Operator cheese has been outside for 30 minutes. Operator removed cheese to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside restroom. Operator provided paper towel. 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 beef not date marked inside refrigerator. As per Operator meat was cooked last Friday January 27th, 2023. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under grill at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside black microwave on shelf in front of restroom.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over corn inside white refrigerator inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled restroom floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives stored in standing water at 80° F by cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed owner conducting warewashing with missing sanitation step. Owner was explained on how to conduct the sanitizing process. 3 compartment sink was set up with chlorine 100 ppm. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food grade bag ( plastic carry out market bag used to cover the empanadas inside the freezer. Owner removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and operating with an expired license since 10/1/2021. Operator paid the license immediately at the website. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grinder soiled with accumulation of old food debris.

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Missing toilet paper at the Restroom.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the hand sink station in the front.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous drop ceiling in all the establishment.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen and storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The white cutting board located on the top of an unused cooler.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on the floor in the kitchen and storage area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup in both reach in freezers.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside water container, water was at 76°f. Owner replaced the water and placed the container on the flat top to keep it hot. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters and debris on storage shelving. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed refrigerator with soil residues.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceilings over hood and front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed both reach in coolers at front counter not working. Both reach in coolers do not have any food inside. As per Operator he is waiting for technician in order to fix them.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives in standing water at 80°F by grill inside kitchen. Employee started to reheat water on grill. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters inside kitchen.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons faces up on shelf over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation