TACO RICO

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink that has a splitter installed.

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed water heater drain line installed to drain into hand sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers of beans, rice, birria sauce in walk in cooler not dated.

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on cook line oven door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at kitchen prep area on top of microwave a tray of taco shells stored uncovered. Operator covered with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in women's restroom. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white chest reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added sanitizer Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen. Operator stored sanitizer bucket properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label at mop sink station. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside corn mix container inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum containers not inverted on shelves over prep area. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed taco flautas stored inside chest freezer not covered. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touching the floor and the reach in cooler soiled gaskets with gloves and the touching clean containers and ready to eat single service sauces containers. Operator was advice that the gloves needed to be removed and wash hands. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee used the bathroom and then start to move clean utensils and put on gloves without washing hands. Operator was informed that the hands have to be washed when they used the bathroom and when they enter kitchen area. Operator discarded the gloves and washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary < 100ppm).

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken storage in the same container with vegetables at drawers reach in cooler. Operator separated the vegetables to another container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef storage over cooked pork and pineapple chunks.And raw beef storage over ready to eat food sour cream containers. Operator moved the cooked product to the top part and the raw chicken to the bottom part of the drawers. And moved the raw beef to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw chicken in the same container at the drawer reach in cooler. Operator separated the two products. 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 beef broth sauce (96F - Hot Holding) at the shelf above stove. And ground beef (111F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator discarded the broth sauce and moved the ground beef to be reheated.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to the threes compartment sink and washed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink not accessible blocked by garbage can. Operator removed the garbage can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside on the handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee coffee cup on top of cutting board at reach in cooler preparation area. Manager threw away the coffee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelves storage area and walk in cooler.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sour cream containers storages on floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved the containers to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor next to preparation table. Operator moved the oil container to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a utensil stored on soiled cardboard on the top of reach in freezer next to the rice cooker. Operator removed the utensil to the three compartment sink to be wash and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed mop sink with black mold like substances. Manager started to clean up the gaskets. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Several Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured the tanks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken flautas and chicken tacos not covered at reach in freezers. Manager covered one of the products. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cardboard used as separator between taquitos,flautas located in the reach in chest freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: yellow rice ,as per operator about an hour ago operator place in walk-in cooler for cold holding. (107F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at the front counter above reach in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for chest unit by the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with encrusted food debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance,frontline. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer by the fryers, by the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the kitchen togo food containers not inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation dust.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing onions stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris,prep unit. Observed shelf above prep sink soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Operator purchased incorrect test strips. Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed unit by the fryers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed holding wire shelf in kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease,food debris. Observed bulk raw rice and beans bin covers soiled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation