Tacos Del Milenio

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

Observed several silver containers of raw shredded steak not properly date marked. 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.

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 facility. 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 facility.

Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in the drive-thru area window. 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.

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 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 base of operation permit not posted in the base. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will have the base of operation permit posted.

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 chips uncovered on table under stove top. 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 chips on table under stove stop.

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.

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 will be given an employee health policy today (9/30/24) for all employees to sign ASAP.

Observed tamales and cooked chicken uncovered in the WIC. 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 facility 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 in the facility or on the drive thru window. CA: he 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. 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 have most recent inspection report posted ASAP.

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 written-up cleaning procedure 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) and will be expected to show at next routine inspection.

Observed shredded lettuce not covered in WIC. 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.

Observed pineapples, diced white onions and diced red tomatoes not properly date marked in WIC. 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.

Observed green beans, diced white onions, and sliced red tomatoes not properly date marked in RIC. 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.

Observed pineapples, diced white onions and diced red tomatoes not properly date marked in WIC. 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.

Observed green beans, diced white onions, and sliced red tomatoes not labeled with common name in RIC. 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.

Observed salsa and noodles in containers stored on floor in WIC. 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.

Observed light bulb in back of WIC without protective shielding. 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.

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 uncovered food items (diced white onions, jalapenos and red sliced tomatoes) in RIC under prep top cooler. PIC will cover food items (diced white onions, jalapenos and red sliced tomatoes) in RIC under prep top cooler 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 facility. PIC will be posting handwashing signage in the women restroom in the facility on today.

Observed no accessible test kit to test sanitizer at 3-compartment sink.PIC had incorrect test strips (Chlorine AquaChek) for pool & spa testing. PIC will be purchasing proper Chlorine test strips for 3-compartment sink on today.