Gordo's Tamales

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

Inspector’s note: Observed containers and equipment stored on prep table underneath stained sewer line with damaged wrapping in basement. Instructed to relocate all containers and equipment stored on prep table in basement to prevent contamination from sewer line.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored and containers stored on floor in basement and observed milk crates used throughout facility for elevation. Instructed to eliminate usage of milk crates for elevation and instructed to provided adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. Observed rust on shelf next to three compartment sink. Instructed to remove rust on shelf next to three compartment sink, nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on left door of small three door cold holding unit in front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gasket on left door of small three door cold holding unit in front prep area and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small upper pipe on east wall near sewer lines leaking onto floor in basement. Instructed to repair said leaking pipe and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed two unused small one burner stoves and unused small mixer stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout front prep area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed upper wall covered in tape above three compartment sink and observed damaged tile above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove tape from wall and smoothly repair damaged tile above three compartment sink for ease of cleanability.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observe dust on condensor fan covers in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean condensor fan covers in walk in cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Packaged tamale husks in basement stored undeneath sewer lines that have worn overwrap on lines. Instd to remove husks from underneath lines or re wrap properly to protect from possible dripping/contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil lining on storage shelves. Instd to remove so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in as clean sanitizing solution. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove any food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed paint peeling on doorway leading into kitchen from dining room as well as windowsill in rear dish room near exit door. Observed the wooden door for the walk-in cooler to be in poor repair. Instructed the person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13: observed facility reusing single use grocery bags to store food items such as taco shells, rice, and dough. Instructed to remove grocery bags and store food items in food grade containers or bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed spill food debris at the bottom of both reach in frezzers in the fornt lobby area and rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed a leak at the piping under the three compartment sink in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet in use wiping cloths stored on the counters and prep tables throughout facility. Instructed to store wipe cloths inside of proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoop for sugar container with the handle stored inside of food item. Instructed to store utensils with the handle up and out of food item.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site for the sanitizer (bleach) being used for sanitizing. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of a sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued, 7-38-005.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spill food debris at the bottom of both reach in frezzers in the fornt lobby area and rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the piping under the three compartment sink in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment stored throughout facility and rear outside area. Instructed to remove food equipment such as pots or pans and coolers that are not in use or no longer needed for daily operation.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed 11- large over sized pots stored outside in rear yard in the elements that are used to cook tamales in .must store properly within the facility and maintain.pots were removed from outside and stored in basement storage area during inspection.(cos)

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SANITIZE,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walk in cooler fanguard covers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed an overhead pipe leaking water in basement onto floor must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING MUST MAKE SELF CLOSING.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing wall tiles underneath rear hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SANITIZE,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING MUST MAKE SELF CLOSING.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: 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: Observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on wall ledges & pipes in basement behind equipment and shelving units. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/30/22.(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: Must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units.must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables in front prep area and walk in cooler shelving units.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed oversized pots to large to fit inside of 3- compartment sink to be properly sanitized must provide a procedure to sanitize,remove pots or provide a larger sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from grill table,prep tables,rolling carts, reach in freezer,walk in cooler fanguard covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door to prep area not self closing must make self closing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in front prep and dining area,damaged wall entering into prep area,damaged flooring inside of walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor along wall bases throughout and basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment such as cooktop stoves, large pots, propane tanks and prep tables in the rear outside area - unapproved food preparation area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.citation issued

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 aluminum foil used as a liner on shelving units in rear prep area, window seals, and on shelf underneath rear cooktop. Instructed manager to remove all aluminum foil from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must 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 rusty shelving unit in front prep area. Instructed manager to paint/seal/repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside reach in cooler with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky pipe at hand sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on site. Manager instructed to install utility sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris/ food splatter on ceiling in rear prep area above 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area over cooktop under ventilation hood and burned out light bulb over front grill area. Instructed manager to repair, replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the prep area no clean, instructed to clean

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer not located. Must provide back flow prevention device for utility sink. Must maintain same.