TACO RICO

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a whole tomatillo dented can on rack at dry storage. Operator segregates can to be discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved food containers to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (89F - Hot Holding) on top of stove, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled seasoning food containers at preparation area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler handle.

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored on dirty containers on rack across 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed soiled white cutting boards under preparation table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on shelves above food across flat grill. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line engaging food preparation wearing a bracelet.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack at dry storage area. Also under fryers.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle on top of yellow rice warmer. Employee removed scoop during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water at 84° F under steam table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across flat grill. Also observed soiled bottom part of preparation table at kitchen area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers rack across 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottles inside reach in cooler by dry storage.

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

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at preparation area behind rack.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.Observed preparation table at kitchen area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups stored on the floor inside.

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

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching her phone and continuing to cut onions without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe dirty glasses inside hand wash sink at front counter, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe cleaning solution spray bottle not labeled at front counter.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle on top of cooked rice. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Still observed. 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 cheese sauce (129F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (166F - Reheating) at preparation area. As per employee less than 3 hours.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Send form to operator.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty containers inside HWS by the back door. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside birria sauce container inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation area next to rice warmer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shredded beef not covered inside drawers at cook line. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed crispy onions, rice and beans containers not identified with common name, at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site