EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled at cook line. Manager sent can opener to washing station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap missing at hand sink by ice machine/ Three compartment sink. Manager requested soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed som food trays store on floor underneath three compartment sink at main kitchen. Manager replaced trays . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line. Floor needs grout in some area of kitchen.

Basic - Walk in cooler vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler 3 ( used mainly for fruits)

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS set up with sanitizer reading at 0ppm. Coached employee on proper set up, corrected and chlorine reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented 6lbs can of mixed fruit. Stop Sale was issues. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee after drinking water at the prep table, continue food prep without washing your hands.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizing bucket on the floor.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bib near the mop sink in main prep area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink not accessible with food boxes in front. Employee removed boxes for accessibility. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in coolers at the cook line. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed an employee was chewing gum while prepping food.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at the prep table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe one personal water bottle stored on a prep table in the main prep area near hand wash sink.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic food containers on top of the three compartment sink.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed large gap at the back exit doors.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler housing the juices in the juice prep area.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed not easily cleanable due to missing tile grout through out kitchen, prep and front line areas.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing tile grout through out kitchen, prep and front line areas.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed door wall frame in disrepair at the back exit in main prep area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in coolers near back door entrance and the ice cream freezers at the front line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers, walk in coolers, and walk in freezer through out establishment.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container of cooked ground pork with old labels. Per operator, food was prepared on 09-23-25.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls at the three compartment sink near walk in freezers, hand wash sink in main kitchen prep area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet head near the mop sink in main prepping area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet soiled cleaning cloths stored on prep tables and on a shelf inside the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks over cooked sweet potatoes stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located next to the back entrance.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed item and cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the dry storage.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line oven. Employee removed item.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at front counter near the entrance.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line: Employee cleaned it on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler interior soiled, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked containers at 3 compartment sink not air dried properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked containers at 3 compartment sink not air dried properly. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no gaskets at chicken and beef walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at chicken and beef walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 handle touching rice inside container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: 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 handle touching rice inside container next to ice machine by the #2 walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at beef and chicken section. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at beef and chicken section. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at beef and chicken section. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at beef and chicken section. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chunks not covered at walk in cooler #1. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut potatoes and raw beef not covered at walk in cooler #1. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked pork belly, stored inside walk in cooler, employee removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over squash stored inside walk in cooler, employee removed items, and placed them correctly.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees washing their hands with the gloves on. Discussed and coached employees in proper methods. Employees washed their hands, and they put on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler # 2. As per operator prepared 24 hours before the routine inspection. Operator discarded item.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler # 2. As per operator prepared 24 hours before the routine inspection. Operator discarded item. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.

Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located cooking line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.

Basic - Observed glass standing reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.

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

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Nose spray next to juicer.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator has roll up doors, and according to the plan review they are only allowed to have the one mail door with the air curtain open, operator closed other doors. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling all other items in cooler where just received and where sitting out to be put away, operator will check temperatures periodically to make sure it is cooling properly

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. Sent to operator via email.

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On line oven to the right

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside hand sink.employee removed the item Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Employee placed a new roll. ** Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler black beans from previous days not covered.

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

High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed spices portioned with soiled measuring cup. Manager had utensil washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored above corn in walk in cooler.

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 beef over croquettes in walk in freezer.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans black 47 F (48F - Cold Holding); beans red (47 F - Cold Holding). As per employee since last night, discarded the product.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot and scoop stored inside hand washing sink in prep area. Manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin soiled with black substance at front line by empanadas display.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl stored inside rice container next to ice machine. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In 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 set of car keys and cell phone at prep table next to grill. Manager removed them Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep not wearing hair restraints at front counter area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the back door of kitchen.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer available in reach in cooler by steam table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled in all kitchens, and walk-in shelves soiled.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leak in faucet in front of steam table.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in behind buffet area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans and raw foods stored not covered in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At three compartment sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel not stored in sanitizer water at grill line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepared ready to use in un labeled containers in reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans. Observed 2 cans of Hunts tomato ketchup 7 lids each at storage rack next to walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken above not washed vegetables in walk in cooler 3, Manager had chicken moved to the bottom shelve. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish at 48°F in the walk in cooler. As per manager for les than 2 hours. Moved fish to freezer to rapid cooling. 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 chicken (127 F - Hot Holding); rice and beans (106F - Hot Holding). As per manager less than 1 hour. Placed them in the oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled by second three compartment sink. Also can opener soiled by back door prep table. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sink next to steam table in the kitchen blocked by a trash can. Manager removed the trash can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with used soiled towels next too second three compartment sink by prep area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand washing sink next to second three compartment sink in prep area. Also hand sink in front by steam table.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. On hand sink by prep area for front counter.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used to dispense black beans in the walk in cooler. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hand restraints working steam table and kitchen area.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 cases of vegetable oil stored on the floor by exit door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler 2, watermelon, melons stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas, tongs in water at 106° F, next to grill number 2 front prep area, Also a pan with knifes at 85°F. Employee removed them and took them to wash ware area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in upright cooler next to second grill, also on reach in cooler prep area front counter.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in pans above second three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two open water bottles inside reach in freezer with fruit pulp, next to front counter.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet hot water handle in hand washing sink not working by ovens in kitchen area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pot of black beans uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager put a cover. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in sanitizer solution, in prep area by front counter. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Observed can opener soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pots and containers not inverted. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Observed cleaned pots and containers not inverted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed beverages on floor. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Observed beverages on floor. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Time Extended