La Michoacana

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed holes in the rear door mesh screen. Instructed to replace the mesh screen.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove cardboard, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between rear hand washing sink and 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between rear hand washing sink and 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2537627 on 11-2-21:53- observed garbage cans in the women washroom without lids. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage cans in the women washroom without lids. Must provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing filter in the hood above the cooking equipment. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and do not re-use cardboard.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed various vent hood filters missing from above the cooking equipment on both sides of the food prep area. Instructed to replace vent hood filters.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large plastic 30 gallon container being used to store tcs foods salsa red and green, instructed to remove from garbage containers and use proper food grade containers.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, and menudo. Unable to fully submerge in 3 compartment sink, instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink or have a written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous prepared foods located in the refrigerators, prep coolers and walk in cooler, held for over 24 hours, without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide labels and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a reach in freezer chest top in poor repair and rusty. Instructed to replace all and maintain. Observed soiled cardboard being used as a floor liner, prep table liner and on the shelves of the walk in cooler. Instructed to not reuse cardboard, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust on the shelves of the 2 door refrigerator. Instructed to remove rust and maintain. Observed raw wood being used to dry chicaron. Instructed to provide a food grade rack and maintain. Observed grocery bags being used to store potentially hazardous foods being stored in grocery bags in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags and maintain. Observed prep table with chipped tile and another prep table with peeling paint. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable, remove peeling paint and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed walls and ceiling around food/drink storage and ice machine not finished in the basement. Instructed to finish and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink not clean and missing caulk, instructed to clean and recaulk.also repair wall behind 4 burner stove.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the lights located in the chicaron display case and above scale. Instructed to provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the ice machine or on hoses located in the basement and in the food prep area next to the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 male employees without food handler's certificates. Instructed to provide certificates and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed rear screen door (food prep area) in poor repair with openings to outside and not tight-fitting to door frame. Basement door not rodent proofed or tight fitting. Instructed to make said doors insect and rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous prepared foods located in the refrigerators, prep coolers and walk in cooler, held for over 24 hours, without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide labels and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed single service serving dishes for carnitas, and kitchen pots/pans not inverted. Instructed to invert all service items to prevent contamination and maintain. Observed cutting boards and baking sheets being stored on the floor. Instructed to store at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board with deep dark grooves. Observed a reach in freezer chest top in poor repair and rusty. Instructed to replace all and maintain. Observed soiled cardboard being used as a floor liner, prep table liner and on the shelves of the walk in cooler. Instructed to not reuse cardboard, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust on the shelves of the 2 door refrigerator. Instructed to remove rust and maintain. Observed raw wood being used to dry chicaron. Instructed to provide a food grade rack and maintain. Observed grocery bags being used to store potentially hazardous foods being stored in grocery bags in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags and maintain. Observed prep table with chipped tile and another prep table with peeling paint. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable, remove peeling paint and

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed walls and ceiling around food/drink storage and ice machine not finished in the basement. Instructed to finish and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink not clean and missing caulk, instructed to clean and recaulk.also repair wall behind 4 burner stove.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the lights located in the chicaron display case and above scale. Instructed to provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the ice machine or on hoses located in the basement and in the food prep area next to the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment in the outside rear of facility. Instructed to remove all equipment and maintain. Observed mop head being stored in mop bucket. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop being stored inside of ice bin. Instructed to properly store ice scoop in a sanitized container and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 male employees without food handler's certificates. Instructed to provide certificates and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed rear screen door (food prep area) in poor repair with openings to outside and not tight-fitting to door frame. Basement door not rodent proofed or tight fitting. Instructed to make said doors insect and rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease dumpster with accumulated grease on the lid and on the ground around the dumpster and 15 flies harboring around said dumpster. Instructed to remove grease and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous prepared foods located in the refrigerators, prep coolers and walk in cooler, held for over 24 hours, without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide labels and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed single service serving dishes for carnitas, and kitchen pots/pans not inverted. Instructed to invert all service items to prevent contamination and maintain. Observed cutting boards and baking sheets being stored on the floor. Instructed to store at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board with deep dark grooves. Observed a reach in freezer chest top in poor repair and rusty. Instructed to replace all and maintain. Observed soiled cardboard being used as a floor liner, prep table liner and on the shelves of the walk in cooler. Instructed to not reuse cardboard, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust on the shelves of the 2 door refrigerator. Instructed to remove rust and maintain. Observed raw wood being used to dry chicaron. Instructed to provide a food grade rack and maintain. Observed grocery bags being used to store potentially hazardous foods being stored in grocery bags in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags and maintain. Observed prep table with chipped tile and another prep table with peeling paint. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable, remove peeling paint and

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed walls and ceiling around food/drink storage and ice machine not finished in the basement. Instructed to finish and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink not clean and missing caulk, instructed to clean and recaulk.also repair wall behind 4 burner stove.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the lights located in the chicaron display case and above scale. Instructed to provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the ice machine or on hoses located in the basement and in the food prep area next to the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment in the outside rear of facility. Instructed to remove all equipment and maintain. Observed mop head being stored in mop bucket. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop being stored inside of ice bin. Instructed to properly store ice scoop in a sanitized container and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 male employees without food handler's certificates. Instructed to provide certificates and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink not clean and missing caulk, instructed to clean and recaulk.also repair wall behind 4 burner stove.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower pipe of the 3 compartment sink leaking, instructed to repair.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1547143 on 6-16-15: 45-provide food handler certificates for all employees. Serious violation 7-42-090

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor drain in rear prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean all ceiling vents and light shields in rear prep area. Clean ventilation fans in washrooms(dust buildup). Clean walls in rear storage area near walk-in freezer.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean drainlines of rear exposed sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused articles and equipment in basement storage area to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink in rear prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler. Remove unnecessary articles outside rear door.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates for all employees.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 10 rat droppings behind cluttered stored articles in the basement dry storage areas along the east wall near the large blue dry bulk food containers.also the basement rear door is not rodent-proofed approximately 1/2" inch mode of entry at bottom corners.intructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas and rodent proof said door,pest control service now reccomended. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove cardboard liners inside the coolers,provide food grade bags for storing meats not grocery bags and repair sliding door to the hot holding carnitas unit at front.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Elevate storec articles in basement dry storage areas 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize walls/ceilings in the kitchen areas to remove food debris splashed and replace water stained ceiling tiles in the customer dining area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Some lights in the kitchen areas are not shielded,must be shielded or provide shatter proof lighting.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide,maintain thermometers inside all refrigeration units.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Detail clean,organize basement dry storage areas,remove cluttered conditions due to potential pest harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Filters missing over cooking stove need to replace. Remove cardboard from rear storage shelves.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Need to clean rear ceiling.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear need to remove items not being used.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Over 30 rat droppings were found under the basement stairs and in the crawl space next to the basement door. The rear basement door and pipe chase above said door has 1" gaps, several holes were found around the front basement and stairwell. Remove all evidence of rodents and seal all outer openings so they are pest proof.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: The knives are stored in a dirty, damaged card board box, store the knives in a clean and sanitary place.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: The light shields are missing the end caps, repair the lighting so it is properly shielded.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The front handsink drains slowly, repair so the water drains quickly. The rear kitchen handsink area is cluttered and dirty, clean and maintain in sanitary condition. The ice machine and hot water heater leak. Repair leaking plumbing in order to deny rats a water source.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: The space under the walk in cooler is full of debris, clean out said area so it dosent become a rat harborage.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. SOME COOLERS DON'T HAVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE PORCH. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.