La Oaxaquena Taqueria

Observed two microwaves (food contact surface) near the cookline with food residue and staining. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency.

Observed no permit posted at time of inspection. Advised PIC permit shall be conspicuous to the public.

Observed personal water bottle stored on top of machine dispenser. Observed personal speaker on top of shelving above crock neat the cookline. Advised PIC personal belongings/possessions shall be stored in a designated area/locker.

Observed employee touch customer fries on plate with bare hands. COS- fries were discarded

Observed hand sink being used to fill plastic bag. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands

Observed foods in the walk in cooler uncovered. Advised PIC all food shall be covered to protect against contamination.

Observed food debris on the surfaces of containers in the storage stored with clean items. Advised PIC all food surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.

Observed large container of ice stored on the floor in the front service area. Also observed pan stored on floor and foods emptied into the container. Advised PIC all food shall be stored at least 6' off the floor. COS: Ice bucket was removed from floor.

Observed employee washed hands with cold water and with gloves on. Advised PIC on proper hand washing cleaning procedures. COS: Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.

Observed the CFSM certificate expired. Advised PIC a CFSM certificate shall be displayed and current at all times.

Observed two hand sinks in the main kitchen area without paper towels. Advised PIC paper towels shall be available at all time at hand washing sinks.

Observed several containers of sauces (queso, salsa) in bottom of the prep top cooler stored uncovered. Advised PIC all food shall be covered to protect against contamination.

Observed hot was sanitizing temperature below 180F at the dish machine. Advised PIC when using hot water as a sanitizer the temperatures shall at least read 180F. Advised to manually was-rinse-sanitize until dish machine is repaired.

Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised to post in public view at all times.

Observed the most recent food service permit not posted. Advised to post the food service permit at all times.

Observed several plates and containers stored wet without proper air drying. Advised to properly air dry before storing.

Observed food contact surface of microwave and ice machine panel with excessive debris. Advised PIC that food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwave and ice machine panel.

During time of inspection, observed roach activity in the kitchen area near prep top. Advised PIC that presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control.

Upon arrival, observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times.

Observed food employee wash hands with cold water in designated handwash sink. Advised PIC on proper handwashing. COS: PIC rewashed hands with warm water for at least 20 seconds with soap.

Observed multiple slices of leches cake (4), containing: milk, cold-holding in the temperature-danger zone beyond 4hours. Advised PIC Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). COS: Had PIC discard all out of temperature leches cake.

Observed no vomiting or diarrheal procedures in food establishment. Advised PIC A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.

Observed food contact surfaces of 2 microwaves stored with excessive food debris. Advised PIC that food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwaves.

Upon arrival, observed multiple food items stored inside bulk containers unlabeled with a common name. Advised PIC that physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to label all bulk food containers in the facility.

Observed display cooler at front-food service with an ambient air temperature of 50F. Advised PIC Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

Observed cardboard stored on floor under rubber floormat near 3-compartment sink, and cookline areas. Advised PIC indoor Materials. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. COS: Food employee removed all cardboard from areas.

Observed food splatter and staining on walls and ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Advised PIC that all physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to clean walls and ceiling tiles of facility.

Observed multiple sanitizer buckets measuring at 10 ppm Cl in the front service area and main kitchen. Advised PIC that when using chlorine as sanitizer, the concentration shall range between 50-100 ppm Cl. COS: PIC had employee remake al sanitizer buckets to read 50 ppm Cl.

Observed food contact surfaces of ice scoop, vegetable slicer, and ice machine lid stored as clean with old food residue and debris. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed drain flies throughout main kitchen especially in the dry storage area. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control.