Taqueria El Molino

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary products in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and covered receptacle and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooling units on premise with missing thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide labels for flan located in cooling unit in front prep. Must provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area vents above the beverage dispenser with excessive amounts of dust and dirt buildup. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area and walk-in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted food items inside hot unit with food stored inside plastic bag. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed. Clean under grill in front serving area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas under and around equipment. Instructed to clean the wall and pipe under grill in front area to remove grease observed. Instructed to clean the vent fan cover in mens washroom to remove dust observed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed. Clean under grill in front serving area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Utility sink in kitchen not maintained in good repair; must correct.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at utility sink as required; must be installed.

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

Inspector’s note: The waste receptacles in the female washrooms must have covers on them; instructed to provide waste receptacles with covers.

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

Inspector’s note: No self closing device found on the employee washroom door as required; must install a self closing device on the washroom door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas under and around equipment. Instructed to clean the wall and pipe under grill in front area to remove grease observed. Instructed to clean the vent fan cover in mens washroom to remove dust observed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area and kitchen area; replace tile where needed. Observed one of the fan covers in walk-in cooler loose; reattach fan cover to fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear door with 1/4" gap at bottom. Instructed to seal gap to prevent unwanted pests from entering the premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil lining along backsplash of front grill and prep station. Instructed manager to remove and maintain. All surfaces must be easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed crates being used for elevation in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment in rear prep area with encrusted food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

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

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside both upright coolers in front of premise with tcs foods inside and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed choco flan stored in upright refrigerator in front of premise without labels instructed to provide. Must provide and maintain

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler handling food without beard hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean microwave in rear prep area and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside both upright coolers in front of premise with tcs foods inside and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed choco flan stored in upright refrigerator in front of premise without labels instructed to provide. Must provide and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler handling food without beard hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean microwave in rear prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large 30 gallon garbage type can being used to store raw pork in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper food grade container.

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

Inspector’s note: Worn cutting boards with deep, dark grooves noted at front prep area. Inst to replace and maintain cutting boards.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under utility sink. Instd to repair and maintain. Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink, using plastic. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain.

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.must label repackaged food items with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear doors not tight fitting.must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at front 2- compartment hand sink next to cutting board.

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 gasket on 1- door glass pop cooler in dining area,missing lock on same.must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace overhead shelving unit in toiletroom hanging by tied up plastic bags,worn cutting boards.must clean fanguard covers in walk in cooler.must remove foil and paper on pipes,walls,windows and prep tables.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from lower shelf of 1- eye stoves,grill table,light shields,shelving units in walk in cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on toiletroom door that is adjacent to rear food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor in walk in cooler and prep areas

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in front and rear prep areas,dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must seal hole in wall in women's toiletroom.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ventilation vents in dining area and women's toiletroom.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in rear prep area.must provide a shatter proof bulb at heat lamp above chips.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fried corn tortilla chips being stored in a card board box that raw meat was delivered, then food handler went to change the box to a multi use container and used his bare hands to scoop them out. Chips were discarded at this time. Food not protected. Instructed manager no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags are not allowed to store food products. Must use food grade bag. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times. Knives may not be stored between pipe and wall. Instrauct to wash, rinse, and sanitize and store in a clean sanitized container. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep cuts must be replaced. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spill and build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at sprayer nozzle at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Leaks. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints and beard restraints. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepared foods and foods removed from original containers and stored under refrigeration for more than 24 hours must be properly labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate pest harborage areas by removing all card board boxes and paper from shelves underneath prep tables throughout. Must paint these surfaces if not smooth and easily cleanable. Clean and paint lower storage shelf in double sliding door cabinet underneath designated hand washing facility in front food prep area. Cutting boards in both food prep areas that have deep grooves in the surfaces which cannot be cleaned and sanitized must be replaced or flipped over if other side has not been used.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the exposed hand sinks, and all storage racks and shelves inside walk-in cooler in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(dirt, debris).

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

Inspector’s note: : clean greasy build-up from hood(s) and filter(s) in both food prep areas where present. Clean debris from light shields throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Discard dirty mop water in bucket and hang clean mop upright to air dry which will prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepared foods and foods removed from original containers and stored under refrigeration for more than 24 hours must be properly labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate pest harborage areas by removing all card board boxes and paper from shelves underneath prep tables throughout. Must paint these surfaces if not smooth and easily cleanable. Clean and paint lower storage shelf in double sliding door cabinet underneath designated hand washing facility in front food prep area. Cutting boards in both food prep areas that have deep grooves in the surfaces which cannot be cleaned and sanitized must be replaced or flipped over if other side has not been used.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the exposed hand sinks, and all storage racks and shelves inside walk-in cooler in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(dirt, debris).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean greasy build-up from hood(s) and filter(s) in both food prep areas where present. Clean debris from light shields throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Discard dirty mop water in bucket and hang clean mop upright to air dry which will prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside grease storage area not properly maintained. Observed grease all over the top exterior of grease receptacle, as well as, on ground in front of the receptacle. Must keep entire exterior of the grease recptacle and ground area around it clean. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepared foods and foods removed from original containers and stored under refrigeration for more than 24 hours must be properly labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate pest harborage areas by removing all card board boxes and paper from shelves underneath prep tables throughout. Must paint these surfaces if not smooth and easily cleanable. Clean and paint lower storage shelf in double sliding door cabinet underneath designated hand washing facility in front food prep area. Cutting boards in both food prep areas that have deep grooves in the surfaces which cannot be cleaned and sanitized must be replaced or flipped over if other side has not been used.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the exposed hand sinks, and all storage racks and shelves inside walk-in cooler in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(dirt, debris).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean greasy build-up from hood(s) and filter(s) in both food prep areas where present. Clean debris from light shields throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Discard dirty mop water in bucket and hang clean mop upright to air dry which will prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front and back entrance doors not rodent proofed with a 1/2 inch gap on the bottom of both doors. Instructed to make all doors rodent proofed in order to prevent pest activity and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed marinated pork, diced onions, and jalapenos in containers, held for over 24 hours, located in the walk in cooler, without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to label all foods that are out of the original containers that are being held for 24 hours or more and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being reused as a shelf lining for a prep table located in the rear prep area. All surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed not to reuse cardboard in order to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom of the flat grill, located in the front prep area, in need of cleaning to remove food and excessive grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing coving along the wall under the exposed hand sink located in the rear prep. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the vents and ceiling of the customer dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the light bulbs located over the carnitas in the front prep area. Instructed to provide light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stock of sodas and drinks stored on the floor of the customer dining area. Instructed to elevate all stock at least 6 inches above the ground to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: No lightshields in walk-in cooler or at carnita hot holding unit. Provide same

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

Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink at front prep area, currently only 2-compartment sink that have unclean dishes and equipment in basins of sink. Instd to have single exposed handsink that is used for handwashing only at front prep area. Pipe leaking under utility sink. Repair same

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean or maintained, overflowing dumpster with exposed garbage, lids unable to close. Excessive grease accumulated on grease interceptor lid, sides, and on surrounding ground. Instd to maintain and keep clean at all times. Instd to have tightly closed lids on dumpster.

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

Inspector’s note: Large worn cutting board in rear prep beyond repair with deep, dark grooves and open seams. Instd to remove cutting board and replace

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil noted on worn walls with peeling paint behind front prep line. Instd to remove foil and peeling paint. Instd to have surfaces, smooth, even, easily cleanable surface

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

Inspector’s note: No lightshields in walk-in cooler or at carnita hot holding unit. Provide same

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

Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink at front prep area, currently only 2-compartment sink that have unclean dishes and equipment in basins of sink. Instd to have single exposed handsink that is used for handwashing only at front prep area. Pipe leaking under utility sink. Repair same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometers for food handlers or internal thermometers for any coolers. Instd to provide thermometers.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation. Cutting onions and cilantro on unclean banquet tables in dining area where customers are being served and eating. Instd mgr on preparing food in designated areas and using proper food grade equipment/contact surfaces citation issued 7-38-005a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean or maintained, overflowing dumpster with exposed garbage, lids unable to close. Excessive grease accumulated on grease interceptor lid, sides, and on surrounding ground. Instd to maintain and keep clean at all times. Instd to have tightly closed lids on dumpster. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Large worn cutting board in rear prep beyond repair with deep, dark grooves and open seams. Instd to remove cutting board and replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil noted on worn walls with peeling paint behind front prep line. Instd to remove foil and peeling paint. Instd to have surfaces, smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: No lightshields in walk-in cooler or at carnita hot holding unit. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink at front prep area, currently only 2-compartment sink that have unclean dishes and equipment in basins of sink. Instd to have single exposed handsink that is used for handwashing only at front prep area. Pipe leaking under utility sink. Repair same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometers for food handlers or internal thermometers for any coolers. Instd to provide thermometers.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear floors are rough and uneven, repair the floor so it is smooth and easy to clean with coved baseboards.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen walls are greasy and dirty. The front kitchen walls and under counter areas have peeling paint, clean and reseal said areas so they are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen has inadequate lighting and unshielded bulbs, install additional shielded lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: The large rear prep area cutting board is deeply grooved and full of dark food buildup. The ceiling directly above the large rear prep area cutting board is dirty and has a large missing tile with lots of peeling paint and grease hanging down above the food being prepared. Replace the cutting board and maintain in smooth, sanitary condition. Repair and clean the ceiling above food preparation area in order to protect the food you are preparing and maintain it in sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: The shelving, framework ,casters and wheels of the food prep areas is full of greasy buildup, clean the surfaces and remove the buildup, maintain in sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear preparation equipment and the south end of the front hood is very greasy, clean and maintain the equipment in sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear floors are rough and uneven, repair the floor so it is smooth and easy to clean with coved baseboards.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen walls, doors and ceilings are greasy and dirty. The front kitchen walls and under counter areas are dirty and or have peeling paint, clean and reseal said areas so they are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen has inadequate lighting and unshielded bulbs, install additional shielded lighting.

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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS IN HOODED CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

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. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fans in customer washrooms and install a ventilation fan in employee washroom.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigeration units.