Southport Taqueria

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers including spices that are not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken door sweep on the bottom threshold of the rear exit screen door in use with an open 1 inch gap. Instructed to replace with a tight fitting seal.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean stored dishes on cooks line and mixing bowls must be stored inverted.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic wrap as a splash guard on the top shelving of cooks line prep cooler.----window sill shelving behind the cooks line equipment noted dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Waste water line from the ice machine must not drain into the three compartment sink. Must drain into a proper drain line or a container that can be emptied daily or as often as needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty floors with excessive grease and food debris behind cooks line equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must not store employees personal bags in the food storage area. Must provide a designated area away from foods and prep areas for employees belongings.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted missing cooks line hood filter. Instructed to replace.