Western Tacos Mexican Fast Food

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 (squeeze bottles, bulk,shakers)

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate buckets of food from floor in walk in cooler and store properly on shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must make splash guard longer at 3- compartment sink to properly seperate from cutting board.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from shelving units at grill table & fryer,rust from walk in cooler shelving units.must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn & dark grooves on cutting boards to be in good repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets, grill tables,interior panel of ice machine,storage shelves at cold holding units,walk in cooler-shelving units and fan guard covers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace gap between floor and wall base under 3- compartment sink,gap in men's toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from hood & filters at cooking equipment.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for interior of table top refrigerator and 1-door prep cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers on floor in walk in cooler must elevate off of floor to prevent cross contamination.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed male food handler putting on plastic gloves before washing hands.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for equipment storage and provide a easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink for sanitizer being used.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables,fryer cabinet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and food splatter from walls throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under, around,along wallbases of equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the running in the reach in coolers also clean the interior. Must defrost the condencer inside the small refrigerator.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe under the 3 comp sink(middle). Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler & freezer to remove spills and debris. Also clean floors in the prep area along the wall base and in corners.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed beef thawing on bottom of shelving unit at room temperature. Instructed manager to properly thaw under cold running water, refrigeration or part of cooking process.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed tong laying on top of beef in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to store dispensing utensils above food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, prep coolers, rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking valves under hand washing sink and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain/

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed beef thawing on bottom of shelving unit at room temperature. Instructed manager to properly thaw under cold running water, refrigeration or part of cooking process.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed tong laying on top of beef in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to store dispensing utensils above food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, prep coolers, rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking valves under hand washing sink and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain/

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep and outside storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on prep cooler and ice buildup in small refrigerator. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom cabinets of fryers not clean, grease accumulation. Insructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label prepared foods inside the walk in cooler with the name and date.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the small prep cooler to remove ice build up and spills.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out prep area and walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee's not wearing face mask. Instructed manager to comply with the executive order or citations will follow.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the coolers. 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 buckets and over stock stored on milk crates in the walk in cooler. Instructed to store 6 inches or more on shelving and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 ice machine lid repaired with duct tape. Instd to remove and repair properly so as to be a smooth, corrosion-resistant, non absorbant material.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 large cutting board unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized, deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting board and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 (c) interior bottom cabinets of fryers not clean, grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance at top base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Worn cutting board with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting board and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoop outside of ice machine in a clean container with handle up to prevent contamination.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoop outside of ice machine in a clean container with handle up to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Large hole in the right lower corner of the door greater than 1 inch. Must repair door making it tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside grease dumpstr not properly maintained, grease found all over the lid of th container. Must clean and maintain exterior of receptacle. Serious violation 7-38-020..

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all debris from light shields throughout where present. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout and re-position the ones that are not properly installed.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoop outside of ice machine in a clean container with handle up to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor under the equipment and around the walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in poor repair, buckled, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers not clean, excessive debris, grease accumulation. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: No splashguard inbetween cutting board and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper barrier or re locate cutting board.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. No logs, records in place. Instd to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood, fryers and cabinets below and tge grill has some grease buildup on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor underneath the cooking equipment has some grease buildup. Must provde a new threshold for under the walkin cooler door so the door closes properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling vent in the prep area has dust buildup on it.

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

Inspector’s note: Out side grease dumpster thick with grease on the top cover sides and on the ground around it. A source of food for the rodents. Violation given 7-38-020. Instructed to remove the grease and clean the top and exterior of the dumpster and the ground around it.

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

Inspector’s note: The hoods,filters and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors throughout premises they are slippery.

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

Inspector’s note: Mens toilet room door self-closing device in poor repair. Must repair

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in both toilet rooms and throughout premises has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Rust on floor of walk-in cooler. Must remove/paint with non-toxic paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair/replace missing wall cove under 3-compartment sink. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Mens toilet room door self-closing device in poor repair. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Rust on floor of walk-in cooler. Must remove/paint with non-toxic paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair/replace missing wall cove under 3-compartment sink. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Mens toilet room door self-closing device in poor repair. Must repair.