El Taco Azteca

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of proper labeling with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills interior of walk in cooler shelves in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Fly strip hanging above the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove and to not hang fly strips in any food prep areas. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm). Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The left prep cooler door closest to the stove in the food prep area is in poor repair. It comes off the hinge when opened. Instructed to fix door and maintain good repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the fryers with grease and charred materials on the lower surface. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The water still runs when turned off at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain good plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, in the walk in coolers, under/around the heavy equipment, sinks and storage racks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean floors throughout.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a puddle of water on the floor next to the stove in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed food handler not wearing gloves when handling ready to eat foods. Instructed to review when to use gloves with all food handlers.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed outside dumpsters lid unable to close due to overflowing garbage at the garbage dumpster and lid not properly on the grease dumpster. Instructed to ensure all outside dumpster lids are properly closed at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a puddle of water on the floor next to the stove in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door opened without adequate screening. Instructed to provide adequate screening for all outer openings.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no up-to-date pest control service report on site, the manager provided a pest control service report from over a year ago (9/15/23). Instructed to provide an up-to-date pest control service report and maintain. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity and evidence of rodent activity in the food prep area. Observed about 5 rat droppings under the 3-compartment sink, 5 live large flies, and 10 live small flies flying around the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front floor-to-ceiling windows completely opened from floor to ceiling without adequate mesh screening to prevent the entry of pests. Instructed to provide adequate mesh screening or maintain the windows closed at all times to prevent pests ' entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed a heavy leak in the ceiling above the 3-compartment sink and water dripping excessively on clean equipment and utensils and into the far-right compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair to protect from any possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing concentration of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed excessive overflowing outside dumpster at the garbage dumpster and at the outside grease dumpster. Instructed never to allow outside dumpsters to overflow. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) observed previous core violation not corrected from inspection report #2582450 dated 9/27/23; 55- observed missing grout and missing and damaged floor tiles in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain. Instructed to correct previous core violation. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed missing grout, missing and damaged floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves under prep table, grill, slicer, on floor in employee washroom, prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fly strips hanging in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-comparment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout, missing and damaged floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2553955 on 4-5-22.53-observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak under the dump sink located behind the bar. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors with minor debris under the 3 compartment and utility sinks. Instructed to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the prep cooler to remove spills and debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the faucet fixture. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wash room door not self closing. Instructed manager to provide and maintain a self closing device.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation not working in the wash room. Must repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the prep cooler to remove spills and debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the faucet fixture. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wash room door not self closing. Instructed manager to provide and maintain a self closing device.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation not working in the wash room. Must repair and maintain.