Restaurante y Taqueria Guerrero

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior and exterior cooling units and all prep tables in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed garbage can in woments toilet room without covering. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during time of inspection.noted approximately 40 small rodent droppings in the following areas. In prep scattered under handsink, inside storage bukcets and under 3 compartment sink basins, on front prep table shelving where kitchenware is stored, and alongside wall in dining area where cold beverage cooler is stored. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior cooling units and all prep tables in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Obseved garbage can in woments toilet room without covering. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout prep area and storage areas. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items, organize and maintain premise.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (oats, chia seed flaxseed). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor inside serving area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articlest o prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, hot-holding units, prep tables, and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and or grease. Must maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers of rice. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodents on premises. Observed approximately 30 rat droppings throughout basement floor. Instructed to clean and maintain. Recommended to contact pest control company to service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the front prep counter area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodents on premises. Observed approximately 40 rat droppings throughout basement floor. Instructed to clean and maintain. Recommended to contact pest control company to service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease build up on fryer and grill in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine in basement. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining at drains in basement (2 floor drains, utility sink), and unable to shut off water at hand sink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors throughout back prep area, and residue build up on walls throughout back prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items/clutter stored in utility closet and some in basement area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,UNUSED EQUIPMENT .MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA.

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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 GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,UNUSED EQUIPMENT .MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2365555 3/11/2020 NOT CORRECTED.#39- NOTED AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CUSTOMERS DINING AREA. MUST RELOCATE EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND STORE ONLY BEVERAGES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.#53- MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. #55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, TOOLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard between hand sink and 3- compartment sink.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store ice scoop in a clean container.

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 2- door prep and reach in coolers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from grill table,prep tables,knife caddy,unused equipment .must defrost chest freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area hand sink without running water.must provide hot and cold running water at hand sink and maintain.instructed to use additional hand sinks on site.(priroity 7-38-030(c)(citation issued).

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on sump pump in basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace ceiling in poor repair in rear prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walls in prep areas and men's toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter in 1st fl. Furnance room and in basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases in prep areas and basement.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2365555 3/11/2020 not corrected.#39- noted an unlocked refrigeration unit with food items in customers dining area. Must relocate equipment, provide a lock for the equipment or remove food items and store only beverages inside the refrigeration unit.#53- must provide a covered receptacle in women's washroom used by employees and customers. #55-observed unnecessary items behind front service counter, throughout the facility such as personal items, tools, unused equipment, paperwork, etc. Instructed to organize, clean and maintain at all times.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

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

Inspector’s note: Noted an unlocked refrigeration unit with food items in customers dining area. Must relocate equipment, provide a lock for the equipment or remove food items and store only beverages inside the refrigeration unit.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered receptacle in women's washroom used by employees and customers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items behind front service counter, throughout the facility such as personal items, tools, unused equipment, paperwork, etc. Instructed to organize, clean and maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 : All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter; FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2290570 DATED 5/28/2019, NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed white containers with food items without labels. Instructed to label and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed spices and miscellaneous food items being stored on the shelves and inside the coolers without covers. Instructed to provide covers and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device on the service sink in the basement. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items throughout the facility such as personal items, tools, un used equipment, paperwork, etc. Instructed to organize, clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs throughout the facility. Instructed to replace and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed white containers with food items without labels. Instructed to label and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed spices and miscellaneous food items being stored on the shelves and inside the coolers without covers. Instructed to provide covers and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device on the service sink in the basement. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items throughout the facility such as personal items, tools, un used equipment, paperwork, etc. Instructed to organize, clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs throughout the facility. Instructed to replace and maintain

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site when penitentially hazardous food (beans 141.3f and cooked to order food)prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no soap in men and women washrooms and no paper towels in men washroom. Instructed manager to provide soap and paper towels at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all food from grocery bags in prep cooler and chest freezer. All food must be stored in food storage bags or containers. Remove rust deposits inside ice machine in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling leak above 3-compartment sink. Repair ceiling and wall above 3-compartment sink (water damage).

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 adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Repair leaking overhead pipe in basement. Install back flow device on ice machine.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove plastic cup and provide ice scoop for dispensing ice behind front counter. Store ice scoop handle up in ice machine in basement. Store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

Food handler requirements met

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

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelving behind counter area needs to be sealedor painted to a smooth easily cleanable finish.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice cream freezer needs cleaning to remove caked on ice cream and ice buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted slow draining exposed handsink around front counter area instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in basement and unused equipment at first floor needs to be removed or stored in such a fashion so as not to create a harborage for pests'

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize all prep tables at front service area and rear prep area. Clean interior bottom of all refrigeration units.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield for bulb above stove in kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all clutter at storage shelves behind/under front service counter and on table behind front service counter, organize and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and debris along the wall base and in corners behind heavy equipment. Must clean

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the faucet at the rear exposed hand sink. Must repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front ice cream freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean freezer. Also observed the coffee machine above the coffee basket 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 floor under the stove not clean, instructed to clean floor under and around cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the front 2 door freezer 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 the front wall vent next to the 2 door freezer dusty, instructed to clean and remove dust. Observed rear wall next to stove in poor repair, need to patcth and reseal wall.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains in need of cleaning to remove any debris and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Dipperwell missing for hand-packed ice cream. Provide same.