Taqueria El Jefe Loco

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises. Observed approx.10 rat droppings on the floor in the corner under/around the furnace unit located in the side furnace room and 10 rat droppings on the floor in the corner underneath the rear utility mop sink. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Must clean in detail and remove all rodent droppings from affected areas.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease buildup inside of the deep fryers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail, clean, and organize the rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles/unused construction materials/food equipment stored in the rear storage room must be removed from the premises, and all other necessary items must be elevated from the floor at least 6 inches to facilitate cleaning.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of cooling unit in the food preparation area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on food condiment containers/bottles. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloth on the food preparation table in the food preparation area. Instructed to store properly.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light bulb cover/fixture in the public washroom. Instructed to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: #56 - continued non-compliance; core violation not corrected from previous report #2596481 dated 6/18/24, 6-501.14 observed vent cover missing in the bathroom and debris/dirty lent at vent. Instructed to cover and clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed vent cover missing in the bathroom and debris/dirty lent at vent. Instructed to cover and clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover missing in the bathroom and debris/dirty lent at vent. Instructed to cover and clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2576137 issued on 05/18/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Violation#38. Not corrected. Observed the front door in poor repair at the bottom. Instructed to add a better weather strip at the bottom of the door to prevent entry point for insects/pests. Violation#53. Not corrected. Observed washroom door not self-closing; self-closing component is broken/unattached. Instructed to repair self-closing device on washroom door. Item #55. Not corrected. Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in rear storage area. Instructed to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front door in poor repair at the bottom. Instructed manager to add a better weather strip at the bottom of the door to prevent entry point for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of some of the refrigerators with a build up of dirt, debris and spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under and around cooking and non cooking equipment along the walls with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an opening at the bottom of the rear exit door leading to outside. Instructed to seal to help avoid possible pest and or insect entering and harboring.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of all refrigerators with a build up of dirt, debris and spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room door self closing device broken. Instructed they must repair and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under and around cooking and non cooking equipment along the walls with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused flat top, bottom of shelving counter with wheels and other items in rear storage area. Instructed to remove any non used items as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters and the hood ventilation system with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being cooked and prepared.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the a/c vent cover over the ceiling fan in the seating area missing. Instructed to provide proper covering and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken door on prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Washroom door not self-closing. Must make self-closing to prevent contamination on of hands.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling above water heater. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pest activity.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without a hair restraint in the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front door in poor repair at the bottom. Instructed manager to add a better weather strip at the bottom of the door to prevent entry point for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed to of the sink stoppers in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a back flow device on the mop sink.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Premises has no outside dumpster or poof of service. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).