Ochoa's

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door leading to outside receptacle area with at least 1/4th inch gap between door and floor. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without effective hair restraint for beard. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken, pork, beef, shrimp stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up in exhaust fan in employee restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued."

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up in exhaust fan in employee restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door (storage area) not rodent proofed as required; must rodent proof door and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean under grill and clean cutting boards on prep tables.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink clogged after running water into sink; unclogged during inspection. Corrected on site.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and behind kitchen equipment where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling of the storage area; seal hole in ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF STORAGE AREA DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEPPERS BEING STORED IN RE-USED DISH WASHING LIQUID BUCKETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor in rear closet,under staircase,under counter top,next to refrigerator and under unused bar,in rear large storage space along wall.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/24/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along side of storage area door. Must make door tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peppers being stored in re-used dish washing liquid buckets in rear storage area,plastic grocery bags being used for food storage in chest freezer.must provide food grade containers for food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler.must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed oversized pots must provide an approved alternative method to wash, rinse and sanitize pots or provide smaller pots.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and articles on floor in rear storage area.must eleavte,remove and organize.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units stored in plastic bags. Must properly store all food items in approved food grade containers.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide an approved alternative method to wash, rinse and sanitize pots or provide smaller pots.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered lid for receptacle in washroom to be used by females.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair water damaged ceiling tiles of rear bathroom.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 from inspection report# 2282772 dated 4/8/2019 not corrected. Must correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside the coolers and refrigerators. Instructed to provide and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found no wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in rear refrigerator.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide idph food handler training for all employees.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink and wiping cloth solution. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine and rear refrigerator.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal cracks and crevices along walls in washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in ventilation hood.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide hot and cold running water at utility sink. Tighten loose faucet on exposed sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in rear refrigerator.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide idph food handler training for all employees.

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

Inspector’s note: Label bulk containers in 4-dr refrigerator.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of 3-comp sink. Must repair

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoop as to prevent handle from touching ice in ice maker.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a few precooked food items in the cooler not properly labeled with the name and date. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a missing light sheild in the dining area. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep table, and cutting board 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 floor under and around rear prep table not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear upright freezer not maintained large icicles coming from top of freezer, instructed to repair, and remove excessive ice.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed broken 3 compartment sink stoppers, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace rubber gaskets at reach in cooler in rear prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary articles in rear prep area must be removed. Any articles not pertaining to taqueria must be removed. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Provide proper stoppers.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in prep area. Replace same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Loose cold water faucet handle at 3-compartment sink. Repair same.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. BABY ROACH CRAWLING ON COOLER DOOR,ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER COOLER. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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. GASKETS ON REAR COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

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.HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND COOLER BY POP/ICE BIN.MUST SEAL.

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. SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR /DAMAGE IN OPEN WINDOW. MUST REPLACE. ALSO MUST REPLACE TOWEL DEVICE AT EXPOSE SINK IN POOR REPAIR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UPPER STORAGE AREA IN REAR BELONGING TO OWNER. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Exterminator on premises at start of investigation, did not have pest control log book or business license, will bring both at next visit. Sprayed premises( saw 1 large roach crawling on wall in dishwashing area. Saw food, water & litter box for a cat in rear enclosed storage area that is shared by the bar & this operation-no animals allowed on premises-no citation issued.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Tall weeds & grass noted in rear outside area-must cut them down-no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelf underneath prep table in dishwashing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: hood & filters,all cooking equipment, all counters, tables,shelves, sinks, cabinet underneath washbowl in women's washroom, coolers and all other unclean surfaces throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors throughout including shared areas with the bar next door. Repair floor around grease trap, must be level & well constructed

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

Inspector’s note: Clean & paint all walls & ceilings. Seal all openings & cracks, attach wall cove to all lower bases of the walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in food prep area and clean all other light shields on premises.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Washroom doors must be self-closing

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust system must work above cooking equipment. Repair leaky pipe underneath exposed handsink. Provide 3 stoppers for 3 compartment sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers for all coolers & freezers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Rear shared storage area is cluttered with lot's of unnecessary articles which presents numerous harborage areas for rodents-must remove all unnecessary articles from this area & keep it neat & organized.