Taqueria Mi Pueblo

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 30, 2024 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

2. May 6, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up residue on the interior of the cold holding unit. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening in wall under three-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to close and repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent located near furnace covered in grease. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Aug 23, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice stored in grocery bag on steam table. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags or containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4. Aug 16, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory or disclosure on menu or menu board. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure on all menus. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed door gaskets in poor repair on prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice stored in grocery bag on steam table. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags or containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2534434 on 10-6-21:57- food handlers missing food handler training. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification. 58- missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification as required. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Oct 6, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomitng and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus priority foundation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks. Instd to obtain signage and maintain

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold temperatures in prep cooler: steak at 49.2f, cheese 49.1f, chicken 47.2f, and cut tomatoes 48.0f. All product disposed of and denatured. Approx 15lbs $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Prep cooler being used is unable to maintain proper temperature, internal air temperature of 49.1f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Citation issued priority 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers missing food handler training. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 10, 2019 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

7. Oct 11, 2019 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

8. Nov 19, 2018 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Oct 30, 2018 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Refrigeration not on. Instd to be on and maintain 40f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure through out premises. Instd to provide hot running water (100f) at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit on site. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required