Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant LLC

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered on basement floor along walls and under shelving. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler in dining room area unlocked. Instructed person in charge to maintain cooler locked while not in use by employee to prevent contamination from customer interferance.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three comparment sink not properly labeled with wash/rinse/sanitize compartments designated. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall on side and behind three compartment sink to be damaged with peeling paint. Instructed person in charge to repair area to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covers on air vent in restroom wall and ceiling. Instructed person in charge to provide vent covers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: rear side exit door and basement exit door not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of doors. Instd to repair same, have tight fitting and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: missing stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings scattered on basement floor and on wall ledge leading to basement. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Rear side exit door and basement exit door not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of doors. Instd to repair same, have tight fitting and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Carpet type floor mats noted in front of walk in cooler. Carpeting may not be used as flooring material. Instd to remove same and maintain mats that area easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: outer openings not protected. Basement windows with large openings in screen. Instd to provide 1/16 mesh screen on windows or keep windows shut and maintain tight fitting, without gaps around frame.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: aluminum foil noted on shelves under flat top grill. Instd to remove foil so as surfaces to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected. Basement windows with large openings in screen. Instd to provide 1/16 mesh screen on windows or keep windows shut and maintain tight fitting, without gaps around frame.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 mice droppings on ledge next to basement stairs and scattered in various area on basement floor. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil noted on shelves under flat top grill. Instd to remove foil so as surfaces to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, and rear and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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, storage and basement areas. 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: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND FOOD GRADE.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO COMPRESSOR UNIT AND DRIPPING WATER INTO A LARGE BUCKET.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER AND HAVE DRAINLINE TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written record of following protocol to check proof of vaccination in public place.must provide and maintain.

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 mice droppings on floor under and next to 3- compartment sink,on floor behind large food storage containers,under front hand sink,in dining area under table and behind reach in cooler,on ledge leading to basement,on top of cloths and cardboard on table, on floor in between a massive amount of items not able to view thoroughly possible harborage area.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/5/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1-2" gap along entire basement door is in poor repair,side door.must make doors tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage bags and grocery bags used as food storage in reach in freezer.must provide food grade bags for food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from lower shelf at coffee station,remove rust from lower shelf of grill table.must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units.must remove excessive caulking inside of 3- compartment sink basins to be smooth and easily cleanable and food grade.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from both 1- eye stoves,grill table.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a garden hose attached to compressor unit and dripping water into a large bucket.must remove bucket of water and have drainline to an open site floor drain.must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and damaged floor tiles in dining area.must seal all openings around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceilings throughout.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout rear storage area and basement.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light above register in front prep area.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written record of following protocol to check proof of vaccination in public place.must provide and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no signage posted at entry and inside of business for vaccinations.must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove aluminum foil from shelf under cook top. Instructed to remove and clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Small leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-402.12: no grease trap/interceptor for 3-compartment sink. Instd to install and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: clutter/unnecessary items in basement. Instd to remove and organize area

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood surfaces underneath front counter top. Instd to seal all raw wood surfaces

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

Inspector’s note: 3-c0mpartment sink divider inbetween 2nd and 3rd in poor repair, water flowing inbetween. Instd to repair with proper material (plumber putty prohibited). Also hot water at 105f. Instd to maintain at 110f or above at all times. Priority foundation.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: No grease trap/interceptor for 3-compartment sink. Instd to install and maintain

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: No dumpster or contract on site for licensed garbage disposal. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary items in basement. Instd to remove and organize area