ALMA MEXICANA LLC

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed played at front counter not inverted.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in disrepair by reach in cooler next 3 compartment sink

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers inside hand washing sink at kitchen.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vent missing at three compartment sink area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust at front counter and ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler at ware washing area and cook line. Observed interior liner of doors of both reach-in coolers at cook line in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of spray hose at three compartment sink area soiled.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at front counter.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler at ware washing area and cook line. Observed interior liner of doors of both reach-in coolers at cook line in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor at dry storage area and plastic bottles of soda stored on floor at hallway near dry storage area. Operator moved both items off floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust at front counter and ware washing area.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink used to store a pot Repeat Violation

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. Observed at the front counter hand wash sink no soap or paper towels.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone by the dishwashing area hand wash sink and preparation area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket of the reach in cooler door near the triple sink in disrepair Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at the dry storage area oil stored on the floor.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 79F

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed chocking poster to operator

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the triple sink area clean silverware stored with FCS up. Operator inverted the silverware. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black debris.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid and a spoon inside hand wash sink. Em removed items from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in freezer at kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on the floor. Employee moved water bottles and stored them six inches of the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed next to 3 compartment sink Employee stored silverware with handles upwards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Operator moved straws behind counter. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored directly inside thank you carry out bags, in prep area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored above peppers.

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began to clean. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel covering peppers inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass/ splash guard on three compartment sink broken/in disrepair.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil and vinegar stored on the floor inside dry storage room.

Basic - Stored beans not covered inside dry storage room. Operator covered beans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in back of three compartment sink.