TACOLOGY

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 9 live roaches crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. Clean pots were stored inside the oven. Also observed 1 live roach crawling inside the gaskets of the reach in cooler by the taco area. Reach in cooler has multiple foods stored inside. Also observed 1 live roach inside the other oven if a stove at the cook line. Also observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen are next to the stoves. Also observed 3 live roach inside a plastic bins with onion stored on the dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Observed 4 live roaches crawling on the floor coming from behind cook line oven to underneath cook line rugs. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the floor of the kitchen and dry storage. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed 1 live roach crawling inside the gasket of the dishwasher machine. Also observed 4 dead roaches inside the dishwasher machine next to the 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 9 live roaches crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. Clean pots were stored inside the oven. Also observed 1 live roach crawling inside the gaskets of the reach in cooler by the taco area. Reach in cooler has multiple foods stored inside. Also observed 1 live roach inside the other oven if a stove at the cook line. Also observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen are next to the stoves. Also observed 3 live roach inside a plastic bins with onion stored on the dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Observed 4 live roaches crawling on the floor coming from behind cook line oven to underneath cook line rugs. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the floor of the kitchen and dry storage. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 9 live roaches crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. Clean pots were stored inside the oven. Also observed 1 live roach crawling inside the gaskets of the reach in cooler by the taco area. Reach in cooler has multiple foods stored inside. Also observed 1 live roach inside the other oven if a stove at the cook line. Also observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen are next to the stoves. Also observed 3 live roach inside a plastic bins with onion stored on the dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Observed 4 live roaches crawling on the floor coming from behind cook line oven to underneath cook line rugs. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled at the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple clean plastic bins stored on the floor by the walk in cooler. Employee was advised to sanitize utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards no longer cleanable at the front bar. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 4 plastic clean bins stored with the old labels. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line. Also observed mold like substance behind the dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer was 0 ppm. Employee check the hose and sanitizer reached to 100 Ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to wash hand's before putting on gloves at the taco station.

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed onions inside a plastic container with roaches inside the dry storage. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found . Observed approximately 3 live flies in the air around the whole kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink. Also observed approximately 15 plus flies at the dry storage.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in the reach in cooler at the cook line. Employee placed the raw chicken at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 9 live roaches crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. Clean pots were stored inside the oven. Also observed 1 live roach crawling inside the gaskets of the reach in cooler by the taco area. Reach in cooler has multiple foods stored inside. Also observed 1 live roach inside the other oven if a stove at the cook line. Also observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen are next to the stoves. Also observed 3 live roach inside a plastic bins with onion stored on the dry storage.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed onions inside a plastic container with roaches inside the dry storage. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cauliflower (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler date marked on 5/10/2026. Food has been out of temperature more than 4 hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed watermelon (57 F - Cold Holding) at the front bar. As per employee watermelon was placed around 11:00 AM. Employee added ice to bring temperature down. Also observed cheese (55 F - Cold Holding); beef (47 F - Cold Holding); pollo (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the cook line . As per employee foods were placed around 10:30 AM.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed several bottles of bleach and degreaser stored above drain board at the dishwasher area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at pots storage area.

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.

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

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled at the walk in cooler.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple clean plastic bins stored on the floor by the walk in cooler. Employee was advised to sanitize utensils.

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 most of the food stored inside the reach in cooler across the stove is out of temperature.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards no longer cleanable at the front bar.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed at the taco station. Employee was coached not to drink from open container on top of food preparation area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front bar next to the dishwasher machine and also at the cook line in the kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with sugar stored on the floor at the front bar. Employee removed it. Also observed food stored in plastic bins on the floor of the dry storage Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front bar.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives and spatulas stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77°F at the front bar.

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed a live roach crawling inside the gasket at the taco station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 4 plastic clean bins stored with the old labels.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the cook line. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Two Employee beverages container on a food preparation table at the kitchen area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line. Also observed mold like substance behind the dishwasher machine.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At the time of the inspection observed ice and cooked pastries stored on service counters not protected from customer contamination. Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. At the time of the inspection observed establishment offers raw corvina ceviche no parasite destruction letter provided. Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. At the time of the inspection observed 4 cracked eggs in walk in cooler. Chef discarded eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. At the time of the inspection observed 4 cracked eggs in walk in cooler. Chef discarded eggs. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (74°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54°F - Cold Holding); cooked mushroom (53°F - Cold Holding) cold holding at prep cooler in ceviche station. Observed chicken (63°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57°F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at taco station. Observed cheese (74°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54°F - Cold Holding); cooked mushroom (53°F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at cook line flip top cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chorizo holding at room temperature (78°F - Hot Holding); sauce holding at room temperature (79°F - Hot Holding). Warning

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. At the time of the inspection observed establishment offers red snapper ceviche on menu, as per manager and chef red snapper is being substituted by corvina. No invoices provided for the past thirty days of red snapper fish. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. At the the time of the inspection observed establishment partially cooks chicken, no written procedures provided. Provided non continuous cooking procedures to chef. Warning

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the time of the inspection observed cooked chicken at reach in cooler in cook line missing date marking. As per chef items were prepared on previous days. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed table fan soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at end of cook line. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.