LAS CHAVELAS TAQUERIA

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow rice (112F - Hot Holding); cooked short ribs (127F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator increased unit temperature. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves soiled on dry dish racks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles with water damage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches, rings, bracelets in the kitchen. Coached operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under reach in cooler across cook line.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed ice scoop properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers at shelves above the three compartment sink.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above juice in soda cooler. Operator moved eggs on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles with water damage.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag on rack above beans in back of kitchen.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets, rings and watches in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomato sauce on floor in dining room.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice bin; operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in cooler next to prep table across hand sink.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.

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

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with corn flour not labeled. Operator labeled it. 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. On a beef soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked on Monday. Employee date marked the soup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the bathroom.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler has a leaking, They have a metal container under the reach in cooler to catch water.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored in the floor. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a bucket with sugar not covered. Employee covered it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table.

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

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

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a towel used as liner for food container.

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. Form was provided to operator.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bowl stored inside the hand wash sink.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen.

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a food container with old label. As per operator they forgot to remove the old date.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside beans container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the storage room.

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