El Tejado Mexican Grill

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on interior of 2 door cooler located in front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet and low water pressure at washbowl sink located in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime in interior of both microwaves. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 10-11-22 inspection# 2565103. Violation.57.observed food handler training expired. Renew and maintain.priority foundation.citation issued.7-42-090.must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed containers of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Instructed to store food item on shelves.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on cutting board in rear prep area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution bucket when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease on side of cooking fryer. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed minor food debris in microwaves at front prep area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for food storage in walk in cooler. Must use food grade containers that are easy to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor grease build up inside of cooking fryer. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed many items blocking mop sink in rear. Must organize mop sink area for employees to have access to mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles at front counter area.instructed management to replace stained ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed greasy hot line hood at front food prep area.instruted management to clean and maintain hot line hood

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed two employees preparing and cooking not wearing wear hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraint to confine the hair.

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

Inspector’s note: Women's washroom waste receptacle must have a lid or cover.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor in the small dining area needs detail cleaning and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the front dining area. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splash guard between the drain board of 3 compt sink for dirty dishes and the prep sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed extra big pots being used for cooking. Instructed to replace with smaller pots to be able to fit in 3 compartment sink to wash,rinse and sanitize or install a bigger 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splash guard between the drain board of 3 compt sink for dirty dishes and the prep sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and clean the shelves for the dry storage food and paper goods and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in both washrooms with dust build-up. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2240404 dated 11/19/18. #57- no employee food handler training certificate. Instructed all employees handling food must obtain a food handler training certificate. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device for coffee machine

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulb inside walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no licensed pest control logbook (service, chemicals applied, log, maps etc.) available. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 no citation issued