Taqueria El Olvido

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no barrier to prevent customers from touching food on right side in top storage area of cold holding unit in front prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect food on right side in top storage area of cold holding unit in front prep area from contamination by public. Observed opening to the left of prep station where single use items will be stored in front prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect left section of prep station where single use items will be stored in front prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelves in large two door cold holding unit with glass doors. Instructed to remove rust from shelves in large two door cold holding unit with glass doors, instructed nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom for sanitary products.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed non smooth outdoor surface underneath dumpster and grease container constructed of dirt and rocks. Instructed an outdoor surface for refuse, recyclabes and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.