Taqueria El Rey del Taco Fashion 1676 Inc

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed several small openings in the ceiling above the rear food prep area and several areas of chipped paint on the ceiling above the rear food prep area and dish washing area. Management instructed to seal all openings in the ceiling and scrape and repaint the areas of chipped paint on the ceiling.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the prep table below the grill. Clean the dust and soot buildup on the light shields in the food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the dust and soot buildup on the ceiling of the food prep area in front of the ventilation hood.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2592690 on 4/12/24 not corrected: 39 - observed exposed sewage pipes above basement food storage. The manager instructed to either encase the said pipes with smooth surface durable material or remove the food underneath the pipes and maintain. 56 - observed no light shields and no end caps on the light fixture in the food preparation area. Managment instructed to install and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-420-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed no food label on packaged granola. Instructed manager to provide the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed exposed sewage pipes above basement food storage. The manager instructed to either encase the said pipes with smooth surface durable material or remove the food underneath the pipes and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 noted assorted food items (potatoes and rice) inside coolers and hot hold units and food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers or storage bags.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 observed small amount of grease on the outside grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed no light shields and no end caps on light fixtures in a food preparation area and basement storage. Managment instructed to install and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed build-up of grease on filters in the ventilation system in the front and rear prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no food label on packaged granola. Instructed manager to provide the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35-40 live small flying insects at the site during inspection in the following areas: in dishwashing area 10, in food prep area 10, in basement storage area 15 to. Recommend contacting pest control to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed sewage pipes above basement food storage. The manager instructed to either encase the said pipes with smooth surface durable material or remove the food underneath the pipes and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items (potatoes and rice) inside coolers and hot hold units and food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers or storage bags.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of grease on the outside grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grease on filters in the ventilation system in the front and rear prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields and no end caps on light fixtures in a food preparation area and basement storage. Managment instructed to install and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up on exterior door of ice machine in basement area. Instructed person in charfe to clean and maintain. Observed build up of food debris on bottoms of prep coolers as well as cooler doors.instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered receptacle in unisex staff restroom in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle for sanitary products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in basement dry storage area underneath shelving. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of greae on filters in ventilation system in front and rear prep areas. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room doors not self closing. Must install self closing device on toilet rooms doors to prevent contamination of hands.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged desserts for sale with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx.'1/2" gap along bottom left corner of rear door.must make door tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove food and paper products from underneath waste water lines in basement to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier at entry into front prep area.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint.must provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store ice scoop in a clean container when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed male food handler not wearing gloves or using utensils to handle ready to eat foods.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up on used and unused grill table,fryer cabinet,pipes of cooking equipment,interior panel of ice machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease build up from wall behind cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in basement and rear prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean build up on filters and hood at cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the rear prep area with deep cuts and grooves. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the front and back kitchen areas with a build up of dirt, food debris, and garbage debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light not working in the front dining area and the front counter areas. Instructed to replace and maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: - observed facility missing ambient air thermometers for reach in coolers/freezer for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for all units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: - observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on a prep table. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: - observed food handlers using only one glove and not utilizing gloves on both hands while prepping and handling foods. Instructed to properly utilize gloves at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rice stored in plastic totes in the cold-holding unit. Person in charge was instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - observed no back flow preventer device on the utility sink. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - observed ceiling air vent with dust buildup in the washrooms. Instructed to clean.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: - observed facility missing ambient air thermometers for reach in coolers/freezer for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for all units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: - observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - observed no back flow preventer device on the utility sink. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - observed ceiling air vent with dust buildup in the washrooms. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear prep area in need of replacing, worn dark in color. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light sheilds needed in various locations. Rear prep, front prep, basement storage. Instructed manager to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent proofed. Instructed to repair gap at bottom of door. Fruit flies in rear prep and employee washroom. Contact pest control for service. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear prep area in need of replacing, worn dark in color. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light sheilds needed in various locations. Rear prep, front prep, basement storage. Instructed manager to replace.