Cilatro Taco Grill

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Observed no approved variance on site. Must provide an approved variance from cdph. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. See violation #29 for citation.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted all cutting boards in kitchen, front and rear prep area stained with deep cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted grease and grime underneath kitchen fryer. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw meats being improperly thawed on a prep station. Reviewed proper thawing methods such as under refrigeration or cold running water.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers and foods not in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clean utensils and pans drying on a plastic crate under the three compartments next to a dirty floor drain. Must properly dry clean equipment on the three-compartment sinks provided attached drying rack.-----prepared ready-to-eat tortilla shells under the cashier counter must be protected/covered from contamination.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food preparers must wear effective hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken/missing door handle on the front cashier salsa cooler. Must replace -----metal rack shelving in the walk-in cooler with chipping plastic coating and rust. Must repaint or replace/remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner under equipment. Must be smooth, cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unused, unnecessary items stored on the rear walkway to the waste receptacles must be removed from the premises to prevent rodent harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all floor drains throughout the facility dirty with excessive food debris and grime. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Broken/inoperable ventilation in the west washroom. Must repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wood board is not smooth and easily cleanable on north wall of cooking area. Surface needs to be smooth and easily cleanable.