EL MAGO DE LAS FRITAS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans, dulce de leche made onsite with not properly date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed flans, dulce de leche made onsite with not properly date marked. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area Time Extended

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier water, bottled water, canned milk and soda on floor at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hairnet or hat while in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap underneath exterior exit door

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier water, bottled water, canned milk and soda on floor at front counter Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at coffee bar Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw ground beef inside reach in cooler. Spoke to operator and eggs were moved to proper storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw beef with gloves, then without changing gloves grabbed white bread. Spoke to cook, gloves were changed and bread was thrown away. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome Observed bread grabbed by cook with same gloves used to handle raw beef. Spoke to cook, bread was tossed and gloves were changed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried potato, julianitas (74F - Hot Holding) as per operator, potato was cooked the day before prior to inspection.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried potato, julianitas (74F - Hot Holding) as per operator, potato was cooked the day before prior to inspection.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the Big 6 form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while cooking and preparing food on line.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not wearing hair net.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with a gap between floor and bottom of door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor on front line

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at HWS at coffee/bar area

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, sugar and cocoa containers not labeled in coffee area.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service area

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen area chipped Paint throughout.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen chicken be installed and standing water.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed top of reach in freezer used as prep table surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices at the back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Observed top of reach in freezer used as prep table surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices at the back prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid broken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid broken. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back prep area. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tolnaftate cream stored on counter by bread and vanilla extract. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above raw ground beef stored inside standing cooler located in the prep area. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed front counter sliding glass door cooler door cracked with tape. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located in the prep area underneath the 3 compartment sink, standing cooler and underneath stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bag of onion stored on a rack underneath hand washing by cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of battle for water and soda stored underneath front counter floor.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand washing sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing white freezer gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed small black refrigerator interior soiled located by front counter.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 4 ceiling tiles with watermark above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed ceiling tiles with watermark above the 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed front counter sliding glass door cooler door cracked with tape. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed front counter sliding glass door cooler door cracked with tape. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed two floor tiles missing underneath three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed floor tiles missing underneath the 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bag of onion and bag of potatoes stored on a rack underneath hand washing by cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection bag of onion and bag of potatoes stored on a rack underneath hand washing by cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed gasket soiled. Time Extended