El Rodeo, Inc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor throughout the facility. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored directly inside of food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the prep areas with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish/replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food residue/debris buildup in stove/fryer area and prep area on cooler handles and food slatters on walls in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed collection of clutter and unused/unnecessary items/equipment on site in backyard at rear driveway area. Instructed to clear clutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board attached to cold hold unit in cooking room with deep dark marks. Instructed person in charge to replace or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grime and food debris on the interior of the microwave. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of rust on shelving inside of walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and maintain shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grime on toilets and sinks in restrooms. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored near the basement on the floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize the area and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor. Observed items stored in walk-in cooler on floor. Instructed the person in charge to keep all food items off the floor and maintain at least six inches above the floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grease and food grime on walls throughout the rear prep and cooking area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all walls to be smooth and free of grime.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in plastic grocery in the freezer and walk in cooler. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in womens washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on ground rear yard area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2568123 on 12/7/22 were not corrected: #37-must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. #39-must elevate food items off floor in walk in cooler and place in shelving units. #41-must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use from cutting boards and countertops. #44-must store clean dishes on racks and invert. #47-observed crates being used for food storage throughout storage areas and walk in coolers must eliminate crates and provide adequate shelving units. #47-must replace worn gasket on walk in cooler. #51-must shorten chemical dispenser hose at 3-compartment sink., #55-must remove and organize massive unnecessary articles from lower shelves of prep table in butcher area, unused steam table, cashier booth, storage areas, and basement. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citaion issued.

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 labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label foods with name,ingredients,address ,weight and phone number on repackaged food items for sale.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of both entry and exit doors and side door must make doors tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate food items off of floor in walk in cooler and place on shelving units.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use from cutting boards and counter tops.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store clean dishes on dish racks and invert.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed crates being used for food storage throughout storage areas and walk in coolers must eliminate crates 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 door gasket on 1- door glass reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn,pitted and soiled cutting boards to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from grill table,prep tables,interior and exterior of all coolers & shelving units including walk in cooler,garbage cans,rolling cart,fanguard covers in walk in cooler,grinder,deli display unit.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must shorten chemical dispenser hose at 3- compartment sink .

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food build up and splatter from walls in prep/butcher areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove and organize massive unnecessary articles from lower shelves of prep table in butcher area,unused steam table,cashier booth , storage areas and basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive amounts of food debris build up,grease and items from floor under,around,along cooking equipment,display shelves on sales floor ,crates used for storage throughout premises and basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in wall behind prep table in butcher area,damaged floor tiles throughout premises ans sales floor.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in rear electrical/food strage area and missing light shield in deli display unit.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : ceiling above 3-compartment sink in poor repair, peeling paint. Instd to repair ceiling and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet of 3-compartment sink unable to reach 1st basin. Instd to provide hot/cold running water under city pressure at each basin. Citation issued 7-38-025 prioerity foundation

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation in freezers. Instd to remove ice and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling above 3-compartment sink in poor repair, peeling paint. Instd to repair ceiling and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean, debris and dirt accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: See violation # 29.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to accurately measure internal food temperatures of tcs foods. Priority foundation violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting board on top of prep cooler in kitchen area. Must resurface or replace. Instructed all cutting surfaces must be cleaned at an adequate frequency to avoid cross contamination. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets in disrepair along door of walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris on floors in kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain same. Observed items stored directly on floors throughout rear prep area/kitchen and storage areas. Must elevate all items at aleast 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and unused equipment in rear storage room near 3 compartment sink. Must remove any unnecessary equipment and organize all items in this area. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for hose connection. Use of water hose prohibited in the absence of an air gap.(photo given)