Tamarindo Loco

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

Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Premises does not have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Premises is currently using building dumpster. Management instructed to have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the washroom in need of cleaning. Management instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Management instructed to repair or replace the ventilation fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containters of foods (granola, sugar) without labels. Instructed to label all foods that are not in original packaging.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain a metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued. -

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken splash guard between the rear prep table and 3 compartment sink area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert and maintain single service spoons and forks front prep to prevent contamination before use(handles-up).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of rusts on exterior of grease trap box underneath the 3 compartment sink area and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Elevate stock items and supplies in storage area at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper raised shelves for storage for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide mechanical ventilation inside washroom.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper raised shelves for storage for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide mechanical ventilation inside washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide label,name of the product,name and address of the company, ingredients on all chips packaged for sale.

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

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils food containers, trays, must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent dust build-up and possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Defrost chest freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash cloth for wiping the prep tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.