El Milagro Store

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings in the following areas: behind file cabinets in office/dry storage area, to the right of the walk in cooler located in rear. Also noted 1 roach in employee toilet room. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Also noted approx 10 small flies in front food servicing area. Recommended contacting pest control. 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: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 40 rodent droppings located in the basement, about 5 rodent droppings located in the dry storage room and about 20 live small flies located on the walls and flying around the customer service area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed about 20 garbage bags stored directly on the floor in the basement. Instructed to remove or store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels for the prepackaged fried pork skins (chicharrones). Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels for the prepackaged fried pork skins (chicharrones). Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity. Observed about 30 small flies located on the walls and ceilings in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-030.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter behind front customer service counter, organized and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 clean floor around heavy equipment of flour debris.

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 rear exit doors not rodent proof with a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the doors. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was displayed on the premises where it was visible to all customers. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a slite brownish substance on the interior panel of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate light shields or shatterproof bulbs in prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: The following require a detail cleaning exterior surfaces of grease trap box to remove grease build-up and fan covers inside the 2 door coolers to remove dust build up and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the corners and under/around heavy equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Found holes along south wall behind 2 door cooler near the hot water tank.instructed to seal and maintain walls and ceilings to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice dispensing utensil not stored properly.instructed to properly store and invert in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: The two door cooler has an ice buildup on the coil, defrost the unit. Wash, rinse and sanitize the dirty can opener. Clean, reseal or replace the corroded interior of the 3-door cooler so it is smooth and sanitary. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls behind the ice machineare dirty and have a hole in the baseboard. The ceiling above the prep cooler has a hole are unpainted plaster repair. Clean and repair the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen bathroom fan is not working, repair the fan.