EL RAPIDO CARDENAS CAFE

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chorine test kit. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by triple sink.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing door in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven inside oven.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves without washing hands prior to putting new gloves.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct. 1st 2025

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef in the same container at reach-in cooler unit.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bathrooms.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

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

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

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed person in food preparation area with a wrist watch and a bracelet

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor at dry storage area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service stored not inverted in dry storage area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at teach-in cooler unit ham, smoked por shops not covered.

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. *Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: On 5/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. *Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside restroom