LA CRUZADA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed multiple employees begin handling clean equipments. No handwash. Coached manager.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for dirty dishes. Coached manager.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed slow draining employee open water bottle stored near clean utensils.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at dry storage area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler near steam table. Observed at reach in cooler across walk in cooler. Observed at reach in cooler in the lobby area. Coached manager.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler outside of walk in. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near to go window.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored at cook line across steam table.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice and floor not identified by common name. Manager labeled products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish rack shelves soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler outside of walk in. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored on to go bags on shelves at walk in cooler, operator start changing bags during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked yellow rice (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours, at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yellow rice (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours, at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container by dry storage, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed limes and jalapeños container stored on walk in cooler floor, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units across cook line. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on units across next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken (39F - Cold Holding) on shelves at preparation area, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved cooked chicken to walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored above cooked yellow rice at walk in cooler, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F - Cold Holding); pork soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Still observe cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) beef soup ( 45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F - Cold Holding); pork soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: At the time of the Callback,observe cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) beef soup ( 45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Still observe grease accumulation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) container on standing water at kitchen area, employee discarded water and moved to walk in cooler for proper thawing procedure. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Still observe raw steak (frozen) container on standing water at kitchen area, employee discarded water and moved to walk in cooler for proper thawing procedure. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed beans( 46°F, cold holding) , rice (50° F cold holding) , beef soup (51°F cold holding), cooked chicken (50°F cold holding), milk beverage (50° F cold holding) inside the walk in cooler. All foods were date marked on 08/16. Stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. Also observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler located at the kitchen area at 47. Employee placed chicken inside the walk in cooler. Also observed beef (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter. As per employee foods were placed around 9:00 am this morning. Employee placed foods inside the reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed beans( 46°F, cold holding) , rice (50° F cold holding) , beef soup (51°F cold holding), cooked chicken (50°F cold holding), milk beverage (50° F cold holding) inside the walk in cooler. All foods were date marked on 08/16.. Also observed ham 45°F ( cold holding), cheese 50°F (cold holding) beef 47°(cold holding) inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter, As per operator foods were stored around 9:00 am. Repeated violation. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored by the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to properly air dried utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored by the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to properly air dried utensils. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the front counter and also in reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed at the kitchen at the back.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.observed a plastic container not stored above food. Repeat Violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified. Employee labeled the salt. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored insude the walk in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked yesterday.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as scoop inside the container with rice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above preparation table at the back area.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic bowl in touch with the rice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beans at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the cooked beans to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (156 F - Reheating) at grill. Operator moved the product to reheat again to get 165°F. Final temperature cooked chicken (188 F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bibb missing vacuum breaker located under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution at three compartment sink at + 200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two dishes with no handle stored inside of rice containers. Operator removed the dishes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at walk in cooler.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at shelves preparation area. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at + 200 ppm. Manager added water to get 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice inside of nonfood grade bag at steam table preparation area. And raw chicken inside of nonfood grade at reach in freezer located next to mop sink. Nonfood grade bags was removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (129 F - Hot Holding) at steam table located at preparation area. As per manager for less than one hour. And onion (112 F - Hot Holding) at the grill front counter. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager moved the product to the microwave to reheating to 165°F. Final temperature 171°F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at +200 ppm. Manager added water. Final concentration 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, one located next to three compartment sink. Manager provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At employee bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation table front counter.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a Horchata container stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at preparation area.. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on the cutting boards reach in cooler front counter. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and next to the chicken nuggets at reach in freezer located next to mop sink. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part of the RIF. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bags with raw chicken and bags with raw beef next each other at reach in cooler located at kitchen area. Operator separated the raw chicken and the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (101 - Hot Holding); cooked pork (89 - Hot Holding); cooked beef (108 - Hot Holding) over the grill. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator started to reheating the products to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bibb missing vacuum breaker located under three compartment sink.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink and Employee bathroom. Operator provided the paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees bathroom located in the back of the preparation area next to mop sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle on the rice container. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located at front counter.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing next to three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container on floor at preparation area. And sugar container on floor next to mop sink. Operator moved the sugar container to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in use utensil with the handle on the sugar. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at preparation area. Thermometers were provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe old labels on cooked beef containers at reach in cooler stored area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at preparation area.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from the hand wash sink draining onto floor surface.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not identified by common name.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken next to cheese at reach in cooler cook line. Manager moved the cheese. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shrimp broth (from 07/06/2021) (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (from 07/07/2021) (49°F - Cold Holding); beef soup (from 07/07/2021) (49°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (from 07/06/2021) (49°F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. Manager discarded the products. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp broth (from 07/06/2021) (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (from 07/07/2021) (49°F - Cold Holding); beef soup (from 07/07/2021) (49°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (from 07/06/2021) (49°F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. Manager discarded the products. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink and employee bathroom. Manager provided the paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom located next to mop sink not self closing door.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed little cup inside of salt at cook line. Manager removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles missing at three compartment area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container wit cooked chicken on the floor at kitchen area. Mana moved the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation