EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Observed brown cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under neath back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Observed gap under neath back exit door Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils at 130F near cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Time Extended

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

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed male servers not washing hands after dropping off dirty dishes near dish machine.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some of the ceiling tile in disrepair with holes inside kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles inside kitchen area.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee cup of coffee not covered on top of prep table next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler next to prep table and in front of grill station.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water less 135 degrees Fahrenheit next to coffee stations.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign on hand wash sink next to coffee station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda nozzle soiled at bar area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Observed kitchen hood soiled with grease. Also observed soiled all reach in coolers inside kitchen area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottles of water inside reach in cooler next to grill. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to prep table.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pre made salads not covered inside reach in cooler next to coffee station.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution .

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled Wiping cloths on top of prep table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs immediately and stored above raw chicken on correct rack. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (86F - Cold Holding) located across the cook line. Operator states it has been there for two hours. Operator discarded and prepared a new batch. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator discarded solution and placed new solution at 100PPM. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave located across the fry station with soiled door handle. Operator wiped down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water located at the dessert station.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed several wet wiping cloths underneath black cutting boards located across the cook line. Operator removed immediately.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash station located inside meat prep room.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler located near ice machine with soiled gaskets.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing oil with no label near cook line. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floor and walk in freezer floor soiled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water by the desert station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed multiple utensils in standing water by the desert station at 127F. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair above preparation sink and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair above preparation sink and cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and preparation sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed knives stored between wall and preparation sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in meat preparation room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in meat preparation room Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed water leaking from faucet at bar area. 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 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. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed no paper towel in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked beans and cooked yuca with no date marked located in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed containers of cooked beans and cooked yuca with no date marked located in the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed some debris removed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area near the storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area near the storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint separating from ceiling at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint separating from ceiling at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with dust throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with dust throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks in the prep area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed cutting board with marks in the prep area and cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of vegetable oil stored on the floor near the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed containers of raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed in the hand sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork with sauce (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Advised chef to take item to walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cream sauce (124F - Hot Holding) as per chef, item was reheated less than 1 hour prior. Chef took item to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from soda guns inside hand sink at bar.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. 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 containers of beans and yuca at walk in cooler not date marked. As per chef, items were prepared on the previous day. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed near ware washing area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing vegetables not wearing hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw beef and sour cream stored on floor at walk in cooler and containers of bread stored on floor at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee rearranged scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef tacos at walk in freezer not covered.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Employee adjusted to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of espresso bean container soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of ice been soiled at service bar. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located near ice machine and meat preparation room. 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 onion soup and beans not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, items were prepared on the previous day.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining walk in cooler shelves and reach in cooler shelves at preparation area.

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at expo area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw beef and rice stored on the floor at walk in cooler and bags of bread stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooking oil and maduro stored on floor at cook line. Employee placed items of shelf. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located near ice machine and at meat preparation room.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at cook line soiled with old food debris. Observed soda gun holsters soiled at bar area.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at ware washing area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in non food grade bags at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed tortillas stored in non food grade bags at reach in cooler at cook line. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice bin soiled at service area at bar. Observed soda gun soiled behind bar area near service area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed interior of ice bin soiled at service area at bar. Observed soda gun soiled behind bar area near service area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top,of dish machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed top,of dish machine soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Located at microwaves and reach in coolers at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Located at microwaves and reach in coolers at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located near ware washing area. Observed wall soiled at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed wall soiled at ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed pots stored next to hand sink at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed pots stored next to hand sink at ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and sink at preparation area. Employee removed items and took to wash rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and sink at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back exit door near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back exit door near walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Located near ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Located near ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 90 F at cook line. Chef removed water and took items to wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed utensils stored in water at 90 F at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located near ice machine. Provided manager with hand washing sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located near ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled near walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed hand sink soiled near walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Observed walk in cooler fan with accumulated dust. Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located at bar area. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast above raw beef,located in the reach in cooler opposite the stove. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: cooked white rice (as per operator from yesterday.) (50°F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (as per operator from yesterday) (51°F - Cold Holding);

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked white rice (as per operator from yesterday.) (50°F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (as per operator from yesterday) (51°F - Cold Holding);

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, unit opposite cookline.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags containing breads stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the mens bathroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, drawer units.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed togo food containers stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulation of dust.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms,peppers tomatoes above sauces located in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the raw rice and beans bins.