Tacos Del Milenio

Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area of facility beside grill in the base of operation. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area beside griddle in the base of operation.

Observed several silver containers of raw shredded steak not properly date marked in the base of operation. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC is in the process of properly date marking the several silver containers of raw shredded steak not properly date marked in the base of operation.

Observed the most recent base of operation inspection report not posted in the base. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will have inspection report for the base of operation posted.

Observed the most recent restaurant inspection report not posted in the base of operation. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post the most recent inspection report in the base of operation.

Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in the drive-thru area window of the base of operation. CA: Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will post the most recent inspection report in the drive-thru area window of the base of operation.

Observed food service permit not posted on the mobile unit. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will have permit posted on the mobile unit.

Observed cooked chicken, raw chicken, cooked ground beef, and cooked pork temping above 41 degrees in the WIC. CA: 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) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS PIC discarded the items that were temping above 41 degrees.

Observed no thermometers in base of operation to properly take temperatures. PIC will purchase thermometers ASAP.

Observed permit not posted on the mobile unit. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will have permit posted on the mobile unit.

Observed a pool kit test strips to test sanitizer water. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will purchase the correct test strips ASAP.

Observed no employee health policy in the facility and the PIC did not know much about it. CA: Explaining how the person in charge, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. PIC will be given a copy of an employee health policy today for all employees to read and sign.

Observed uncovered lettuce sitting in a strainer in vegetable sink in kitchen area. CA:Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered lettuce sitting in strainer in vegetable sink.

Observed uncovered grilled tomatoes and beans on grill top in kitchen area. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered grilled tomatoes and beans on grill top in kitchen area.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted on the mobile unit for consumer view. CA: The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. PIC will have most recent inspection report posted.

Observed CFSM not posted in the mobile unit. CA: The permit, or copy thereof, and the current inspection report must be displayed for public view and protected from inclement weather. PIC will put up current inspection report from today.

Observed permit not posted in the mobile unit. CA: Observed no employee health policy in the facility and the PIC did not know much about it. CA: Explaining how the person in charge, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. PIC will be given a copy of an employee health policy today for all employees to read and sign. PIC will post permit in the mobile unit.

Observed cooked chicken and menudo temping above 41 degrees in the WIC. The menudo was labeled 9/28/24 and the chicken was not labeled. CA: 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). PIC has called an electrician to come service the WIC. PIC threw away out of temp menudo and chicken.

Observed no CFSM certificate posted on the mobile unit. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC will have the CFSM certificate posted in the mobile unit.

Observed no employee health policy in the facility and the PIC did not know where one was. PIC stated that they thought they only had to sign when someone was sick. Informed PIC that it has to be signed regardless if someone gets sick. CA: (a) Requirement to Report Symptoms, Diagnosis and History of Exposure. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee. PIC was given an employee health policy yesterday (9/30/24) for all employees to sign ASAP.

Observed tamales and cooked chicken uncovered in the WIC in the base of operation. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC will have tamales and chicken covered.

Observed several cutting boards in the base of operation that need to be replaced due to stains and deep cuts. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have cutting boards replaced with ones in good condition.

Observed orange build up in the ice machine located near the drive thru area. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will have ice machine cleaned and sanitized.

Observed cooked chicken in the WIC not properly date marked. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: (i) Using a method approved by the Health Authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time / temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; or (iv) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the Health Authority upon request. PIC will have chicken properly labeled.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted on the mobile unit for consumer view. CA: The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. PIC will have most recent inspection report posted.

Observed no food service permit posted on the mobile unit. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will have permit posted.

Observed the scoops in the rice and beans not properly stored. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: .In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed scoops to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Observed no disposable hand cleanser at employee handwashing sink on mobile unit. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC will put hand soap at employee handwashing sink on mobile unit by today.

Observed no written-up cleaning procedure in base of operation that employees should follow when cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events take place. CA: 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. PIC will be given a copy on today (03/15/24) in base of operation and will be expected to show at next routine inspection.

Observed shredded lettuce not covered in WIC in base of operation. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered shredded lettuce in WIC in base of operation.

Observed pineapples, diced white onions and diced red tomatoes not properly date marked in WIC in base of operation. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC will properly date mark pineapples, diced white onions and diced red tomatoes by today in base of operation.

Observed green beans, diced white onions, and sliced red tomatoes not properly date marked in RIC in base of operation. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC will properly date mark green beans, diced white onions and sliced red tomatoes by today in base of operation.

Observed pineapples, diced white onions and diced red tomatoes not properly date marked in WIC in base of operation. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC will properly label pineapples, diced white onions and diced red tomatoes by today in base of operation.

Observed green beans, diced white onions, and sliced red tomatoes not labeled with common name in RIC in base of operation. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement PIC will label green beans, diced white onions and sliced red tomatoes by today in RIC in base of operation.

Observed salsa and noodles in containers stored on floor in WIC in base of operation. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. PIC removed salsa and noodles in containers from floor in WIC in base of operation.

Observed light bulb in back of WIC without protective shielding in base of operation. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will have until 03/29/24 to have protective shielding put over light bulb in back of WIC in base of operation.

Observed no disposable hand towels at handwashing sink in main kitchen area of facility beside grill. PIC put disposable hand towels at handwashing sink in main kitchen area of facility beside grill.

Observed uncover food items (diced white onions, jalapenos and red sliced tomatoes)in RIC under prep top cooler in base of operation. PIC will cover food items (diced white onions, jalapenos and red sliced tomatoes)in RIC under prep top cooler in base of operation with proper coverings.

Observed no handwashing signage in men restroom in the facility. PIC will be posting handwashing signage in the men restroom in the facility on today.

Observed no handwashing signage in women restroom in the base of operation. PIC will be posting handwashing signage in the women restroom in the base of operation on today.

Observed no handwashing signage at employee handwashing sink on mobile unit. PIC will be posting handwashing signage at employee handwashing restroom sink on mobile unit by today.

Observed no accessible test kits to test sanitizer at 3-compartment sink in base of operation. PIC had incorrect test strips (Chlorine AquaCheck) for pool & spa testing. PIC will be purchasing proper Chlorine test strips for 3-compartment sink on today for base of operation.