La Cabanita

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed tcs foods thawing in stagnet water in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to thaw properly under cold running water (not exceeding 70f).

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed grab and go desserts without labels containing the business name, business address and ingredients in the refrigerator in the customer dining area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings located on the floor in the utility closet in the food prep area and about 5 rodent droppings in the toilet room. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be submerged into the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots or install a larger 3 compartment sink or provide a written procedure on washing rinsing and sanitizing large equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers and lids not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation line dripping water onto floor in furnace room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2589960 on 2-23-24:47- observed deep grooved cutting board in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. 51-observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and toilet not flusing properly in washroom. Instructed manager to repair. 53-observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide. 56-observed inoperable mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed beef improperly thawing in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw under refrigeration, cold running water or part of cooking process.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam cup stored inside bulk container of horchata and used for dispensing horchata. Instructed manager to remove styrofoam cup and provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved cutting board in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and toilet not flusing properly in washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) : must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- comp sink.observed worn drain board at 3- comp sink must repair or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from grill table,fryer cabinet,storage shelves,prep tables,food containers,exterior of garbage cans.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged and broken floor tiles in prep/dish washing area, rear hall way,several holes in floor of outside food & paper goods storage shed and where needed.must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls and ceilings.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in dining area,prep/dish washing area and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean dirt and food splatter build up from walls ,doors and ceilings throughout premises including toilet rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including furnance room.

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. 100 or more rat droppings scattered on floor in between articles and clutter in outside food and paper storage shed and on floor mixed in with dirt and shreeded paper near hot water tank. Also appx.6 mice droppings in lower cabinet of vanity in toilet room and behind a 5-gallon container of soap in same area. Must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/20/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate boxes and containers of soda and paper goods from floor in outside shed.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints while handling foods must provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on topside of chest freezer and cutting boards.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must remove ice scoop from inside of ice machine and store properly in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 2- door reach in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill table,fryer cabinet,storage shelves,prep tables.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on table top ice machine must install and maintain to be seen for servicing.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in prep area.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside grease container encrusted with grease and food debris build up,ground around grease container and outside garbage dumpster has an excessive amount of trash,cans,bottles on ground and lids on dumpster wide open.must remove grease,trash & debris from lid of grease container and ground around dumpster and keep lids closed to prevent rodent harborage area.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and broken floor tiles in prep/dish washing area, rear hall way,several holes in floor of outside food & paper goods storage shed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in dining area,prep/dish washing area and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and food splatter build up from walls and ceilings throughout premises including toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food dberis build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises and remove water from floor and keep dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the drain board at the comp sink worn. Instructed manager to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the 2 door cooler to remove spills.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe under the 3 comp sink and the hot water knob in the washroom loose. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the outside garbage corral dirty. Must remove debris and litter from ground and close lid to prevent food source for pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the a crack floor tile with standing water in front of the 3 comp sink. Must repair, maintain and keep dry as possible to prevent breeding place for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap on the right side of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the employee toliet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometers on site to take temperatures of hot and cold foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed front entrance door not tight fitting with a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom left corner. Instructed to make door tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(b) observed equipment too large (pot) to fully submerge into the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove equipment that is too large or install a larger 3 compartment sink that is able to fully submerge the largest piece of equipment. Priority foundation 7-38-025.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.13 observed no commercial dumpster on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).