TACOS & TATTOOS

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw burger patties inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

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 removed from original packaging stored over bread and empanadas inside walk in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (128F - Hot Holding) inside warmer in kitchen, as per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator took product to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with old food debris inside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from fryer. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch raw burger patty then changed gloves without washing hands in between.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger sliders stored over cut onions. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler at cook line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for one hour. Operator moved onions to flat top to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to hot box blocked by pressure washer, operator moved pressure washer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above shelf at prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across from cook line and at grill drawers. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go plates stored not inverted at shelf above steam table. Operator inverted boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled at dry storage shelf. Operator labeled containers. 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 raw chicken stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. 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 plantains (112F - Hot Holding) at fryer, as per operator for two hours. Operator put plantains back in fryer to be reheated. Final temp 195F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots stored not inverted above fryer. Operator inverted pots. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cut open bag Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of diced plantains stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up box Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer near bar

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep table. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes and aluminum pans stored not inverted in kitchen. Operator inverted products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from flat top. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust above cook line and prep area

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen area blocked by pressure washer. Operator moved pressure washer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu with raw tuna nachos not identified as raw. Operator marked menus indicating item as raw. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing glass cleaner not labeled on shelf in front of kitchen entrance. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi thawing inside reduced oxygen package at prep sink. Operator began to cut open bags. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raspberries stored on floor inside of walk in freezer and containers of crema stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator picked up products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored inside standing water on cook line.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting board at prep table in kitchen.

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

Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of cook line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mahi thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator relocated products to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed pressure washing machine in front of hand washing sink in kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed operator cell phone on cutting board on main cook line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can in front of the kitchen hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the dishwasher area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, under charbroiled grill.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 46F cooler located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 44F cooler located in the kitchen area, operator is waiting for the gaskets to be replaced. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Bar area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Bar area. Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at the bar area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located between the 3 compartment sink and stove and hand sink located at the bar area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located between the 3 compartment sink and stove. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Did not observed hot water at the hand sink bar.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee on top of the prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no hair restraint prepping food. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled at the bar area.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 3 lights not working at the kitchen hood.

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

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler broken gaskets in the kitchen area.