Taqueria la Ciudad

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large containers in dry storage room not stored inverted. Instructed person in charge to inverat all pots, pans, and containers when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tape use on gasket at two-door cooler in front of prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove and properly repair gasket.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed doorway leading to rear storage room (near exterior rear door) to have large gaps. Observed stained ceiling tile near two door cooler in front counter area. Instructed person in charge to seal and close all gaps and replace damaged ceiling tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest infestation. Noted over 1000 mice dropping on shelves and floors in dry storage area, kitchen are under 3 compartments sink and behind the equipment, in the front prep area and back storage area, in utility sink room, on the shelving and the floor behind the shelving in the back storage rooms. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation #7-38-020(a), citation issued

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous violations from 01/18/2024, report #2588214, observed not to be corrected as follows: #37 observed no labels for bulk storage container (sugar) stored on dry storage shelf with seasonings in the kitchen. The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names. #47 observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at the left side and middle compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink. #47 observed frozen chicken, beef, and other food stored inside plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer and two-door cooler. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels for bulk storage container (sugar) stored on dry storage shelf with seasonings in the kitchen. The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at the left side and middle compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken, beef, and other food stored inside plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer and two-door cooler. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation near the kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soda and juices stored on the floor under front counter area. Instructed manager to elevate items six inches off floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean and organize the utility closet and remove unnecessaty articles due to potential pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing door handle and worn door gasket on 3- door reach in cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink drain line pipe not properly connected to city plumbing.must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed staff toilet not connected to plumbing.must repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in both unisex toilet rooms.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no outside garbage dumpster.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must make wall smooth and easily cleanable next to 3- compartment sink.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in staff toilet room.