Don Pedro Carnitas

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

Inspector’s note: All large bulk food containers in need of proper labeling. Instructed to correct and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 4-402.12: observed an opening in the left, lower floor in the ventilation storage closet in the dining area. Instructed to seal to eliminate potential pest entry/harbor points and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed approximately 8 empty cans of tomatoes stored on a shelf in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to remove all unneccessary items and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors in the walk-in coolers, in the ventilation system storage closet and under cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed no light in the walk-in cooler in the dining area. Instructed to provide light and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed mice droppings, small and big flies on site. Approximately 30 or more mice droppings were observed in the following areas: on the wallbases throughout the rear dry storage area, floors near the rear walk-in cooler, in the rear employee toilet room, in the office. Approximately 10 small flies were observed near the empty cans of tomatoes in the rear dry storage area. Approximately 4 big flies were observed in the rear dry storage anf throughout prep areas. Instructed to remove mice droppings, eliminate pest activity, and clean and sanitize all afeected areas. Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an opening in the left, lower floor in the ventilation storage closet in the dining area. Instructed to seal to eliminate potential pest entry/harbor points and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Chemical test strips were provided at the end of the walk through. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 8 empty cans of tomatoes stored on a shelf in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to remove all unneccessary items and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the walk-in coolers, in the ventilation system storage closet and under cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the walk-in cooler in the dining area. Instructed to provide light and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed several large food containers with dry products. (salt sugar) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 found approx. Noted 40-50 small flies in the back storage area. Must minimize fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17(a) noted dirty and dusty ceiling vents and the ceiling tiles around the vents above the front prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15: Washing, Procedures for Alternative Manual Warewashing Equipment OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: Intensity- Lighting FOUND NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approx. 20 mouse droppings under rear dry storage area. Also notes 4 large flies and 5 small flies in said area. Must minimize fly activity. Also, instructed manager to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide written procedure to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize cooking equipment.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found inside garbage receptacle open. Must provide closed tight fitting garbage lids at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found no lighting in dry storage area located in basement. Instructed to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2556801 conducted on 06/06/2022. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 6-202.15 observed side exit door with 1/2 gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed. 6-501.13 observed minor dirt debris on the floors in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean. 2-102.13 observed person in charge without a allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to comply . Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed side exit door with 1/2 gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed a cutting board with dark grooves located in the rear food prep area by the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove dark grooves or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed minor dirt debris on the floors in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observe food handlers not wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep areas and handling food. Instructed to make all food handlers wear hair restraints. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink, or have written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods, instructed to remove from containers and use proper equipment

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The walls behind the sinks and cooking equipment with stains, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain. The floors in the corners with dirt and food in the prep, electrical room and in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the front handsink between sink and coffee pot, instructed to provide.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observe food handlers not wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep areas and handling food. Instructed to make all food handlers wear hair restraints. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear cuting block stained/pitted. Instructed to sand or replace to make smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods, instructed to remove from containers and use proper equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink, or have written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the women's toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The walls behind the sinks and cooking equipment with stains, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain. The floors in the corners with dirt and food in the prep, electrical room and in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the front handsink between sink and coffee pot, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear cuting block stained/pitted, instructed to replace, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods, instructed to remove from containers and use proper equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink, or have written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean piping of 3-comp sink in rear prep area of food particles.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor along wallbase and under prep table at rear prep area of food particles.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean wall of splashes at rear garage storage area and adjacent room where containers of fat are held.