El Rey Nopal Produce

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 20, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hand washing sink is needed in the food prep area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in refrigerator. Instructed to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on site. Instructed that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink in dish wash area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed freezer drain line improperly draining into sink. Instructed to properly route drain line.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom door is not self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial dumpster contract. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment on site. Instructed to remove from the premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling in the mop sink area and in the employee washroom. Instructed to seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shields over lightbulbs throughout the facility. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Oct 2, 2025 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations