EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at expo line hot water faucet won't turn on - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Microwave and reach in cooler at outside by back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At waitstaff area, observed ice in handwashing sink. And other handwashing sink had sanitizer bucket stored in basin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 2 sanitizer buckets at 0ppm. Operator changed solution and retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose out back door no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on roll top cooler torn. Door on walk in cooler rusted and has hole in front of it. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light out under hood, does not affect lighting

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker on cut avocado Repeat Violation

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large amount of unused equipment in back patio area

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door not self close and there's a whole from outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over drink mix in walk in cooler, operator moved them Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink from bar area had drain rack and mixer pitcher. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door has a whole on the outside Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. 3 light outs from hood

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand wash sink Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan covers are dusty

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar bin without label, operator placed label Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato Sauce 1 each #10 can Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (45-48F - Cold Holding); raw rib eye (45-48F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to place items in the walk in cooler to bring temperature down to at least 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue spray bottle in beverage station without label. Employee stated it is water with bleach and fabuloso

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -drawer under flat top Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of avocados, tomatoes and limes directly on the floor in the beer cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -whole peeled tomatoes in walk-in cooler

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in flat top drawers : Per employee food was placed at 11:00 In drawers cooked pork (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); chorizo (57F - Cold Holding) Recommended to move food to other cooler to chill down and maintain 41° or below Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bar bucket was +400 chlorine corrected to 50 ppmCorrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cookline

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

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flat top drawers

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of water in dry storage room

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage room

Basic - Light not functioning. 4 lightbulb in hood

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

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of mold like substance in Walk-in cooler door

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Bar hand wash sink faucet

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

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

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - employee drink stored with establishment items - employee removed drink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn reach in cooler gasket

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled reach in cooler gasket

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked beans 50°f held over night

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beans 50°f held over night Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - shredded chicken prepped 11-8-2021 Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. - missing all information operator showed proof of passing score on exam

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

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. - employee drink on cook line

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn reach in cooler gasket under flat top

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - chicken stock stored on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

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

Basic - Sugar scoop handle in contact with sugar

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powdery substance in clear container