EL SITIO BAR AND GRILL

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At time of callback inspection observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At the time of callback inspection observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At time of callback inspection observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At time of callback inspection observed Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At time of callback inspection observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb at patio side wall area Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At the time of callback inspection observed menu not linking products served under cooked to consumer advisory. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At time of callback inspection observed shelves in reach in cooler rusted. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 frozen soup made on premised not date marked, as per chef two days old. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At the time of callback inspection observed frozen soup made on premised not date marked, as per chef two days old. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cooking at rear side door kitchen prep area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: At the time of callback inspection observed Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed hood fan over cooling unit not screened. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee engaged in foo preparation changing gloves not washing hands, coached staff on proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (49F - Cold Holding) at Flip Top , as per kitchen manager less than 3 hours, staff placed bag of ice for rapid cooling.. . Observed Gouda cheese (74F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler storage area, as per kitchen staff left outside to be shredded and return to the unit, requested staff to placed in reach in freezer for faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the outside patio area Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not test kit an available for chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit by kitchen area

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed over storage area two exhaust vents not screened.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishwasher/3 compartment sink area., also behind kitchen cooking line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

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 chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0PPM, manager provided a new gallons, primed retested at 50PPM Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen prep table, as per chef for less than an hour, chef prepared ice bath and stored eggs inside at 36°F.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed dumped food at terrace hose Bibb connection.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on the cook line wearing a wrist watch, manager was coached in regard to the jewelry wearing by state laws. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed chef cutting beef/ chicken and vegetables in the same cutting board without washing and sanitizer. Chef was coached in regards to cross contamination with different food products. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed tong stored on rack next to fry station.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags of mixes seafood thawing at room temperature, product still semi frozen, manager relocated to reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at the outside terrace area and not vacuum breaker installed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed hose Bibb at the outside terrace area and not vacuum breaker installed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under prep table reach in cooler marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator the marinated chicken and beef were done less than four hours prior. Products were removed and placed inside another reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bleach bottle inside kitchen area by 3CS.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not correctly stored inside kitchen area. Operator removed mop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled with product contents.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.