TAPATIO'S KITCHEN

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for seasoning. The operator removed the portion cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to the solution. The solution is at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while cooking food. The employee discarded the gum.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and cigarettes on a food preparation table near the steam table. The operator properly stored the personal items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. The operator properly store the bread. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation area near the bain marie. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to a concentration of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over portioned salsa verde in the glass door reach in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ham in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a #10 can of beans stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the can from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor underneath the counter at the front window. The operator properly stored the plastic bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on the floor underneath the grill. The operator properly stored the bucket. Corrected On-Site