Birrieria Tapatia

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on wooden ledge under stairway and bottom of prep table in rear prep/storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 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 milk crates used as shelving units in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash, attracting flies and lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to maintain and cover outside garbage dumpster and lids shall be tight-fitting to prevent pest attraction. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles and missing outlet covers in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain ceiling tiles and outlet covers.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths improperly stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed spills and personal items stored on single service articles. Instructed manager to properly store single service articles to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use equipment too large to submerge inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all large equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing device in poor repair in staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on staff washroom door and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings and peeling surfaces on wall behind prep table. Instructed manager to repair wall behind prep table to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed broken and missing floor tile near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair area of floor to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wastewater backing up into sink compartments when center compartment is drained. Instructed person in charge to repair sink and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken and missing floor tile near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair area of floor to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large cutting board in rear prep area with deep grooves and dark marks. Instructed person in charge to replace or re-surface to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: No drain stoppers at three comp sink for proper set up; instructed to provide proper drain stoppers at three comp sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean rear upper interior of ice machine behind front serving counter and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered waste receptacles in unisex washrooms; must provide covered waste receptacles in unisex washrooms for feminine products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed crates used for elevation in garage area (freezers) as well as prep areas. Instructed to remove and provide adequate shelving units. Must maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the one door cooler in the front area cook station. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Sink compartments must be large enough to fully accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils. Instructed to remove large utensils from premises or provide a 3-comp sink that would accomodate the operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued.