EL COCHILOCO TACOS AND MORE RESTAURANT

High Priority - Displayed cookies not properly protected from contamination at front counter. Operator wrapped items with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed whole tomatoes. Operator rearranged eggs to bottom. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 lubricant spray stored over paper bags on microwave. Operator relocated spray to bottom shelf with chemicals. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by trash can. Operator relocated trash can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water measuring 81F. Operator turned hot water on. Measuring 110F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at rear 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water measuring 81F. Operator turned hot water on. Measuring 110F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between prep tables next to entry to kitchen. Operator relocated knife to magnetic board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance. 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 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in warewashing area is rusted. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door located across from gas stove in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected refrigerator in path to customer restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three-compartment sink washing, rinsing, then placing on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Operator items from shelf to re wash and sanitize. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:00am. Employee placed items in ice bath. Rechecked temps at 11:47am a. cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); 43f b. sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); 40f c. hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) 36f Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet in warewashing area without vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line soiled with food buildup between cracks.

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

Basic - Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line.

Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on shelf with clean plates above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed water bottler. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Shelf used to store pot and pans above three-compartment is rusted.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin near three-compartment sink. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected cooler in a customer/nonsecure area across from restroom. Discussed with operator securing cooling.