LOS TACOS

Observed the following foods stored uncovered: a container of pork and container of sauce on grill; steak, cheese, fish, shrimp, mixed cut peppers in walk in cooler; dried hibiscus in back main kitchen, beans in walk in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored covered COS: PIC covered foods

Observed employee food stored on prep table where food was being prepped, employee food in walk in cooler stored with and above customer foods, employee food stored in reach in cooler with and above costumer foods. CA: CA: Food shall be protected from sources of contamination. COS:PIC moved foods

Observed 4 compartment vegetable prep sink with a heavy water flow leak that leaks excess water onto floor from pipes when in use. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair.

Observed excess buildup of black gritty residue inside soda dispensing nozzles in bar area. Observed black residue build up on 2 strainers stored as clean on shelf in dish area. Observe black residue embedded on large cutting board on a shelf under a prep table in main kitchen CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed quaternary ammonium being used at a dish machine that requires chlorine. Observed 0ppm chlorine and quaternary ammonium concentrations at dish machine. CA: Proper dishmachine sanitizer must be at proper minimum strengths according to manufacturers guidance.

Observed spoiled smell coming from sour cream stored in prep top cooler of main kitchen and from container of milk stored in walk in cooler of main kitchen both with best by dates Jan 2025. CA: Food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.

Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking onto floor. Observed 4 compartment sink leaking onto floor. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed bowls without handles stored in dry rice container in cooler storage area, in dry beans, sugar and salt containers in main kitchen. CA: Utensils stored in dry food must be stored with handles above food.

Observed metal containers with puddles of water on the lip surface and stacked wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensil shall be properly air-dried or drained.

Observed no current certified food safety manager employed here and no certificate posted. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM)

Observed prepared containers of RTE foods with no labels or date marking. No consistent date marking procedure CA: 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. Pf

Observed chemicals stored above and next to 2 bins of onions in dry storage area. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and

2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

Observed several large holes throughout ceiling of main kitchen missing vent covers. CA: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair.

Observed no current certified food safety manager employed here and no certificate posted. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM)

Observed rodent droppings in dry storage area. Observed excess ants crawling all over clean dishes in main kitchen area. Observed flies in main kitchen. Ca: Pest must be controlled to eliminate presence of pests.

Observed 4 ceiling holes where air conditioning vent covers are missing. CA: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair. COS: PIC will purchase ceiling covers