Taqueria El Pastor

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items in containers in the cooler uncovered. Instructed to use food grade lids/coverings.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths in the prep and dishwash areas. Instructed to store properly.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to use food grad bags/containers.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Thermometer in 2-door cooler in front prep area in disrepair. Instd to replace and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device at ice machine. Instd to install and have accessible for service and maintainence.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Improper cooling of cooked pork and salsas. Instd to properly cool: (1) arrange in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to faiclitate heat transfer from the surface of the food

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Upright cooler in front prep area unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature, internal air temperature of 52.f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instd not to use until able to maintain 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in 2-door cooler in front prep area. Instd to replace and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device at ice machine. Instd to install and have accessible for service and maintainence.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dust build up on ventilation fan in restrooms. Instructed to clean and maintai

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 150 small flies noted during inspection in basement prep area. Advised to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation fan in restrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed dishes on overhead shelf in front prep area adjacent to dining area.must remove dishes or provide a barrier for protection from customers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from lower shelf of prep table in front prep area.must repair or replace some torn booth seats in dining area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on fan guard covers in walk in cooler and front glass reach in cooler.must defrost small chest freezer in rear storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on ceilings in rear prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lower wall base in front prep area.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for following protocol on checking vaccinations in a public place.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Toilet room garbage can in need of covering. Must correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement and garage storage area in need of cleaning. Correct and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution at all times.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 male employee not wearing mask in front prep area where multiple employees actively working and wearing masks. Instd to wear masks at all times citation issued 7-28-060.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 found the floors in the rear and front corners, under the sinks, coolers and cooking equipment with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found mops stored inside the mop closet inside the buckets of dirty water. Instructed to store hanging up. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the rear and front corners, under the sinks, coolers and cooking equipment with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean floors.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored in the front food preparation area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (which must be at the required ppm)when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting board in the front food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed meat and grease underneath the grill in the front prep area; clean and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage. Observed raw pork stored on wire shelf immediately above ready to eat iceburg lettuce (used for condiments/toppings on tacos, burritos, etc) in walk in cooler. Instd to store raw food properly. Violation 7-38-005a serious.

Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

Inspector’s note: Male employee toilet room located in rear not clean or maintained. Uncovered receptacle with foul smell and filled to top with feces soiled toilet paper. Instd to maintain toilet room clean, empty receptacle at proper frequency, and dispose of soiled toilet paper properly. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Cooked foods not properly labeled or dated. Instd to properly label.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber gasket on interior upright freezer in rear prep area. Instd to replace and maintain. Worn, stained cutting boards in rear prep area. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing metal stem thermometers for food handlers. Instd to provide and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the front 2 door cooler interior not clean, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on the wall behind the 3 compartment sink, instructed to clean, or recaulk.also clean rear prep light shields.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed, worn with deep cuts. New rubber gaskets needed where in poor repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Air vents in reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Orange juice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in mop room in need of cleaning. Must correct and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in mop room in need of cleanig to remove splatter. Must clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board at the steam table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the front prep area floor not clean, instructed to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time. Instructed to provide, given copy of idph's food handler information for classes.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: The medium foods container not labeled. Instructed to label them.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Defrost and clean the reach in freezer located in the rear area it has large amount of ice buildup.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The ceiling vent in the womens toilet room has dust buildup. Instructed to clean it.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Cooked foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instd to properly label

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Clean equipment improperly stored. Instd to store properly

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles not clean, dust accumulation. Clean same.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Cooked foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instd to properly label.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Clean equipment improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles not clean, dust accumulation. Clean same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, FLOORS AT REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST SEAL WALL IN FRONT AND REMOVE PAINT THAT IS BUBBLING ABOVE DRINK MACHINES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND PORK AND TOMATOES IN PLASTIC BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PUT FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COVERS FOR FOOD PROTECTION

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA IT HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING TILES ARE STAINED LOCATED IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. SOME COOLERS DON'T HAVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.