La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant, 14333 Beach Blvd #39, Jacksonville Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14333 Beach Blvd #39, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
License #: 2613561
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions directly on floor in outdoor, dry storage closet, plastic containers of chips on floor front of kitchen, cheese sauce being prepared on the floor middle of kitchen. Oil on floor in back storage area by water heater. Manager had employees move all food items off the floor, **Warning** At callback - large container of lettuce on floor across from cookline, no food on floor in outdoor storage closet or by outdoor shelves. Chef moved lettuce off floor and into cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Both microwaves along cook line heavily soiled, corrective action, microwaves cleaned by employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** At callback - interior of microwave across from cook line has old food debris inside, and excessive accumulation of debris on handle, employee began cleaning.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple containers of sauce, container of steak uncovered in walk in cooler. Cheese and meat balls, pork uncovered in walk in freezer. **Warning** At callback - large container of pork in walk in cooler uncovered, employee stated he was working with it today, employee covered pork
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 83° sitting out on cook line. **Warning** At callback - large container of lettuce 69°-72° sitting out on floor across from cookline, had manager move lettuce to walk in cooler, explained Time as a Public Health Control
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior top of ice machine has heavily accumulation of mold. **Warning** At callback- top interior of ice machine has black mold like build up especially to right
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 2 Containers of salsa, sauce made onsite about 4 days ago according to manager. **Warning** At callback - 2 large salsa date marked in reach in cooler, one container missing date mark was made approx 2 days ago according to chef
11/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
09/11/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Excessive food build up along gaskets and interior of reach in cooler drawers under grill. Also build in on handle of microwave by reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Heavily debris along wall by water heater, stickiness on floor under shelves by water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of prep table without a lid or straw above reach in freezer, employee water bottle next to cheese shredder on prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee hat, phone, container of Vaseline on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions directly on floor in outdoor, dry storage closet, plastic containers of chips on floor front of kitchen, cheese sauce being prepared on the floor middle of kitchen. Oil on floor in back storage area by water heater. Manager had employees move all food items off the floor, **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Walk in cooler fan cover is spraying water, large containers of sauce, salsa, steak are sitting directly under fan cover exposed to spray. Corrective action, told manager to cover food items. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Multiple containers of dry spices in back storage area uncovered, small flys around area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Both microwaves along cook line heavily soiled, corrective action, microwaves cleaned by employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in bar. Emailed sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves are Heavily rust pitted, In reach in cooler left of kitchen entrance, salsas stored uncovered in this cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple containers of sauce, container of steak uncovered in walk in cooler. Cheese and meat balls, pork uncovered in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 83° sitting out on cook line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fish in metal container stored above green salsa, metal container of steak stored directly on top of green chiles in reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cheese and meat balls uncovered walk in freezer have excessive build up of ice. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior top of ice machine has heavily accumulation of mold. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Homemade salsa 78° sitting under prep table left to cool. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 2 Containers of salsa, sauce made onsite about 4 days ago according to manager. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On Center prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** At callback - one on center prep table.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. 3 pans Shredded chicken 47°, 2 large containers of salsa 50°, 1 large container of refried beans, 2 containers of Carinitas 47° in walk in cooler **Warning** At callback- container refried beans 50° made yesterday per cook in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Multiple flies throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food heated to a temperature above 135 degrees Fahrenheit not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. 3 pans Shredded chicken 47°, 2 large containers of salsa 50°, 1 large container of refried beans, 2 containers of Carinitas 47° in walk in cooler made yesterday according to manager. **Warning** At callback- container refried beans 50° made yesterday per cook.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 127°, cheese 63°, beans 118°, corrective action, recommended adding a lid and not stacking food as high. **Warning** At callback- rice 145°, refried beans 147°, ground beef 110°, pulled chicken 130°, queso 127°
6/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Heavy food debris and buildup along base of walls and behind equipment throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Multiple containers of salsa, shredded lettuce, guacamole in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead rodent present. One dead rodent stuck in pipe back of kitchen in storage area near clean linens, directly across from water heater. manager discarded. Pest control arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Had establishment set up triple sink with chlorine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bins on clean rack by hand sink and dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Heavy dust, mold like accumulation in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Entrance to walk in freezer in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Hole in wall behind clean dish rack under triple sink, hole in wall behind dishwasher, hole in wall with exposed pipe in back storage area by water heater. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Along cookline, heavy accumulation. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on shelf next to cook line by back door, hanging next to oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On Center prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Across from cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink across from back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler across from cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler directly across from back door. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. 3 pans Shredded chicken 47°, 2 large containers of salsa 50°, 1 large container of refried beans, 2 containers of Carinitas 47° in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine 0 ppm. Recommended setting up triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Multiple flies throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 50°in reach in cooler across from cookline, raw steak on tray 47° in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food heated to a temperature above 135 degrees Fahrenheit not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. 3 pans Shredded chicken 47°, 2 large containers of salsa 50°, 1 large container of refried beans, 2 containers of Carinitas 47° in walk in cooler made yesterday according to manager. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 127°, cheese 63°, beans 118°, corrective action, recommended adding a lid and not stacking food as high. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. sour cream 50° in reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler across from cook line ambient 52°, walk in cooler ambient 50-53°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed lid off in handsink across from back door. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink in bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior of reach in cooler across from cook line has food debris inside and heavy accumulation of water **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink across from back door in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature. 3 pans Shredded chicken 47°, 2 large containers of salsa 50°, 1 large container of refried beans, 2 containers of Carinitas 47° in walk in cooler **Warning**
6/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Moldy tiles in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from cook line.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep table and cook line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf by dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under kitchen door to outside across from Handwash sink.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions and rice in back storage area.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Across from ice machine
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By Handwash sink near dish washing area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Uncovered cooked beef.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice container in dry storage area not labeled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes 60°. Corrective action: cooler closed.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Tray of beef on box of raw lettuce.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Tray of steaks 49°
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. I'm back storage area, insect repellent, dish washing liquid, bleach, paint. Oder remover by dishes.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Handsink middle of kitchen
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Blade by back door.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refrained Beans walk in cooler not date marked.
1/30/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chili rellenos
8/15/2013Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave, line reachin cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag of onions, bucket of lettuce in kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler door does not close/seal properly
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In ware wash area
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Salt, garlic; multiple items walkin cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish racks are heavily soiled with mold like build up
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walkin cooler and freezer
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind DM
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Under 3 comp sink behind trash can
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen, eye drops on shelf above prep table
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken thawing on counter 67'F-70'F; cooked immediately; housemade salsa in ice bath on counter 48'F suggested time as a public health control corrective action to be discarded at 5:00 6 hrs
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of salsa, beef
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on dry storage
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour, bouillon
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Beef of lettuce in walkincooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At end of cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At end of cookline
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. On cookline
1/28/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cloth under cuttingboard Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. multiple boxes in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked beef in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. spices in dry storage room
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cheese sauce, 98'F, cauldron corrective action rapidly reheated to 165'F
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. observed no sanitizer for 3 compartment sink at bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on walkin cooler shelves and rack on near 3 compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf under flat top grill
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee changedd gloves without washing hands Corrected On Site. washed hands put on new gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of beef in walkin freezer and buckets of sauce inside walkin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under all equipment at cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. employee dumped drink in hand sink
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken sored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler across from grill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk salt, pepper and other spices in dry storage area chili rellenos uncovered Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between reach in cooler and steam table
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. wall behind equipment at cookline
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door to outside walkin cooler
3/12/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. prep table reach in cooler and sliding door reach in cooler can not maintain temperatures of 41'F or below
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans stacked wet on storage rack
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. apron wrapped around cheese shreddar shoot.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on metal rack on cookline
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee on prep line bare hand contact with lettuce to plate for service Corrected On Site. washed hands and put on gloves Repeat Violation. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp, prep table reach in cooler, 46'F raw chicken, prep table reach in cooler, 48'F raw beef, prep table reach in cooler, 48'F Corrected On Site. Items moved to unit that is maintaining temps. were moved from walk in cooler. flan, sliding door reach in cooler, 48'F milk, sliding door reach in cooler, 48'F Corrected On Site. Items voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken being prepped above chips and pans of chicken stacked on top. Raw meats stored over vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk salt, chile powder and garlic containers not covered cooked shredded chicken uncovered in walk cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
11/18/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Advised manager to utilize triple sink to sanitize dishes. Repeat Violation.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. In front of dish area.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. Dishwasher does not know how to test sanitizer water.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting of bus tubs in dish area.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Broken tiles. Multiple locations in kitchen
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Condenser in walk in cooler dripping on uncovered fruit.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar in server area at front of restaurant. Corrected On Site. Put on top of container
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Next to dish area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Make table across from fryers. Corrected On Site. Discarded
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook touching taco shells. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with employee.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Multiple locations in kitchen.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Pans stored in soiled container in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 on prep table in front of microwave, 1 on shelf in server area in kitchen, 1 in drawer with sugar packets. Corrected On Site. Disposed.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Multiple in outside dry storage. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. After changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with employee. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Excessive water throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Rice covered and stacked on shelf under prep table at room temperature. Corrected On Site. Moved to walk in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Heavily in dish area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Multiple items in cambros and other bins throughout ktchen and walk in coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth stored on hand sink next to cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Excessive dirty water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Walk in cooler with hasp lock only able to be opened from outside.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Tall reach in cooler with broken handle/missing at server area in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Cell phone above prep table. Corrected On Site. Removed
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Beef on prep table. Corrected On Site. Placed in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in reach in cooler at server area in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy scale buildup in interior of dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind dish machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Heavily in dish area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Refried beans 124F in steam table at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Refried beans in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on hand sink.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 03B-03-1: Observed potentially hazardous food not held at 135F or above. Spanish rice over burner at 109F and frioles in a pot sitting on top of oven at 120F. Repeat violation. 4-5-11: Observed refried beans 124F in steam table at cookline.
  • 20A-10-1: Observed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat violation. 4-5-11: Observed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso, out on top of oven about 30 minutes Corrected On Site.- product reheated to 165 Repeat Violation-03/30/10
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. spanish rice over burner, burner not on frioles in a pot sitting on top of oven Corrected On Site- reheated to 165F for hot holding Repeat Violation-3/30/10
  • Critical. Observed food containers stored on floor. sliced onions and cut tomatoes
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. seasonings in dry storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook placed tortilla on a plate Corrected On Site- manager stopped employee and asked him to wash hands and put on gloves
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. used in food storage bins
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted/stained and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. DO NOT USE DISHWASHER UNTIL IT IS ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.-3/30/10
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under cooler equipment at prep line under cooking equipment Repeat Violation.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed no date marking on flan in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled bulk container in service station. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed no consumer advisory for undercooked eggs/steaks posted. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed beans on line at 117-140 degrees F, stirred and turned during heat up. Corrected on site. Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Observed probe thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered spices in dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed bags of ice on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat violation.
  • Observed scoop handle in ice. Corrected on site.
  • Observed spoons/knives in service station not stored inverted.
  • Critical. Observed open beverage on prep table. Corrected on site. Repeat violation.
  • Observed cutting board in kitchen grooved.
  • Observed food grade drill.
  • Observed torn gaskets at walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed light food build-up inside dish machine.
  • Critical. Observed 0ppm bleach in 3 comparment sink - water opaque. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed shelves in reach-in cooler dirty.
  • Critical. Observed dirty microwave. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed can opener blade dirty.
  • Observed handles soiled with food on oven.
  • Observed dirty shelf under food warmer.
  • Observed dirty soda nozzles in service station - mold-like substance on exterior.
  • Observed knife stored between cooler and prep area.
  • Critical. Observed mop sink missing back flow preventer/spout by mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed handsink being used for other purposes.
  • Critical. Observed odor in bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed no towels/handwash sign by handwash sink in bar. Corrected on site.
  • Observed debris on floor around water heater.
  • Observed jacket and umbrella stored with food. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed chemicals stored over liquor in storage area, next to napkins/cups in bar. Corrected on site.
5/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reheat to 165F l Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Spanish rice sitting on prep table in a half pan sized metal container Corrected On Site-reheat to 165F immediately, product sitting on prep table for approximately 1 hr Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. cooler at reach in table reads mid 45-48F
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. frz shrimp in bus tub Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ice is exposed to contamination - soda drain holster above is clogged and spills over into ice
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. tomato boxes, tortilla boxes
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. bottled water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation USE 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dishes and smallware until dishwasher can function normally
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.throughout
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. sitting water
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under microwaves
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Waste line at soda gun holster- clogged .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. at oven/stove
  • Critical. Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable/filters removed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. chili releno, beans, gr beef Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sour cream
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. queso 97 Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beans 59 walkin made Sunday afternoon- discarded
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over beef
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chili relenos in reachin Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. gloves on hands and touching apron Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. utlize 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizer until dish machine is functioning
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in dry store room
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. bar sink
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin. bar area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by trash can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ants in dry store room
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. kitchen line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. chemical spray bottle at bar sink
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
7/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied

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