AUTENTICA TAQUERIA

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed corn (119F - Reheating); refried beans (122F - Reheating) I side steam table, as per operator for less than two hours. Operator placed on stove for proper reheat. Retest corn (169F - Reheating); refried beans (166F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemon manual press stored inside hand sink at prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Mechanic arrived during inspection, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice and sugar container at prep area. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container with tamarindo juice prepared 09/19/2025. Operator discarded product. 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 on top of stove according to cook prepared 3 hours ago cooked chicken (90F - Hot Holding) Operator put cooked chicken on stove to reheat. Second temperature 20 minutes after cooked chicken (188F - Reheating ) Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked shredded Cornish hens thawing on standing water. Top of prep table at kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lettuce stored inside hand sink in kitchen area

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside container of cheese in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining inside of reach in freezer

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean salsa bowls stored under paper towel dispenser at hand sink in kitchen area

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on ice machine

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with crack next to steam table

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on prep table ext to steam table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of blender in kitchen area

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf in dish area

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted on shelf in kitchen

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bucket of roasted peppers and tomatoes stored uncovered next to hand sink in kitchen area exposed to splash.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to steam table

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at rear stand reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over containers of avocado and pineapples.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at shelf under cook line, raw beef thawing at room temperature.

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 marinated chicken stored above marinated beef located in the standing reach in freezer #2. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler #2:; yellow rice ,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #2:; yellow rice ,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the womens bathroom.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic bowl used to dispense sauce,prep unit. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature at 121F, operator adjusted temperature on flat top grill to maintain 170F Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw cut chicken stored over fries at reach in freezer at dry storage area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (42F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Employee took items to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at front counter area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor at hallway near kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the ice cream unit.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water, as per operator about 30 mins ago,temperature at 43 °F. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above tortillas in the reach in cooler located in storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed in the kitchen.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at the ice bin front counter. Corrected On-Site