Taqueria Vallarta

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on exterior side of prep table in rear. Instd to remove plastic lining so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates used as scoops in food containers in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove plates and replace with utensils with handles to prevent contamination of food and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knife stored with handle directly in the food item at the grill area line cooler. Instructed to relocate knife and store on clean, sanitized surface and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at 3-compartment sink hose spray nozzle. Instructed to repair or replace sink hose spray nozzle and maintain plumbing fixture in good repair.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of outside grease receptacle soiled with grease and debris. Instructed to clean outside grease receptacle at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease and debris and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and foil used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage area. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

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

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior surfaces of slicer and residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a large container of vegetables in vinegar not labeled. Instructed manager to label all contents with common name.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed several soiled wiping cloths near the 3 compartment sink improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a 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 a liner for shelves in food prep area. Instructed manager to remove foil to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in food prep area with deep grooves and staining. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of cooking equipment with accumulated grease and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in walkin cooler with peeling / chipped paint. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor underneath equipment in rear. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.