Taqueria Cinco

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Observed delivery personnel and employee of restaurant taking delivery products to another location on 800 oak street across the street from establishment. When I asked to view the building across the street employee stated they don't have access however I just seen the delivery person go there with cases of food on a dolly and return with an empty dolly. Also observed a female employee entering restaurant with a large flat brown box from the same location 800 oak street. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed 800 oak street, spoke with operator about contacting plan review about submitting plans for a temporary storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Establishment is still storing food items in an unapproved location. Per owner the landlord took their outdoor storage area due to construction in the rear of his building and was told by the land lord that he can temporarily use the location across the street to stored a freezer and dry storage items. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: No change **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food and beverages stored in an unlicensed location on oak street across from restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Beverages, dry storage area and fish stored in a freezer at 800 Oak street **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Establishment is still storing food items in an unapproved location. Per owner the landlord took their outdoor storage area due to construction in the rear of his building and was told by the land lord that he can temporarily use the location across the street to stored a freezer and dry storage items. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: No change **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Observed delivery personnel and employee of restaurant taking delivery products to another location on 800 oak street across the street from establishment. When I asked to view the building across the street employee stated they don't have access however I just seen the delivery person go there with cases of food on a dolly and return with an empty dolly. Also observed a female employee entering restaurant with a large flat brown box from the same location 800 oak street. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed 800 oak street, spoke with operator about contacting plan review about submitting plans for a temporary storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Establishment is still storing food items in an unapproved location. Per owner the landlord took their outdoor storage area due to construction in the rear of his building and was told by the land lord that he can temporarily use the location across the street to stored a freezer and dry storage items. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food and beverages stored in an unlicensed location on oak street across from restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Beverages, dry storage area and fish stored in a freezer at 800 Oak street **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Establishment is still storing food items in an unapproved location. Per owner the landlord took their outdoor storage area due to construction in the rear of his building and was told by the land lord that he can temporarily use the location across the street to stored a freezer and dry storage items. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Observed delivery personnel and employee of restaurant taking delivery products to another location on 800 oak street across the street from establishment. When I asked to view the building across the street employee stated they don't have access however I just seen the delivery person go there with cases of food on a dolly and return with an empty dolly. Also observed a female employee entering restaurant with a large flat brown box from the same location 800 oak street. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed 800 oak street, spoke with operator about contacting plan review about submitting plans for a temporary storage area. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food and beverages stored in an unlicensed location on oak street across from restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Beverages, dry storage area and fish stored in a freezer at 800 Oak street **Time Extended**

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in kitchen and bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened two days ago not date marked in cooler across from bar area

Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Observed delivery personnel and employee of restaurant taking delivery products to another location on 800 oak street across the street from establishment. When I asked to view the building across the street employee stated they don't have access however I just seen the delivery person go there with cases of food on a dolly and return with an empty dolly. Also observed a female employee entering restaurant with a large flat brown box from the same location 800 oak street. **Warning**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a Yellow solution stored on bottom shelf near triple sink

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer missing on restroom door closest to server station **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food items without hair restraint **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean food storage containers stacked on shelf near triple sink **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food and beverages stored in an unlicensed location on oak street across from restaurant.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. No time marking on ROP meats and ROP rice products. Packaging only show date prepared. Per employee food items are held for 5-7 days **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: No change **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment ROP cooked meats and rice **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: No change **Time Extended**

High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of chicken received at 45F, temperature was taken as shipment was being placed in the kitchen area. Per employee they will prep and cook the chicken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area, one flying insect in dining area

Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. No time marking on ROP meats and ROP rice products. Packaging only show date prepared. Per employee food items are held for 5-7 days **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by boxes of food, employee moved boxes **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment ROP cooked meats and rice **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest rooms doors are not self closing

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty Vent above ice machine

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle water on prep table where onions are being prepped **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on multiple employees, no beard guard on employee with facial hair preparing food items on cooks line

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean Clear round food storage containers stored on shelf next to triple sink

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water in the dining area next to beverage cooler, open case of oil stored on floor in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in clear bin in cooler under bar area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on Gaskets on drawer coolers under flat top grill

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine at the top of unit

Certified Food Manager Identification

Employee Health Policies Present

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

Food Received at Proper Temperature

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

Personal Cleanliness

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

Toilet Rooms Maintained

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above onions, by mop sink, mgr moved onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice pudding dated on 8/8/22

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked pork, employees rearranged upright cooler, **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/22 **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food container only, explained to her and she put it back in triple sink **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Grabbed raw beef then changed gloves and grabbed cooked Brussels sprouts, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. After washing container she did a quick 7 seconds hand washing and then put on gloves and hot tortillas

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Did not know how to wash dishes properly

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When reheating, employee placed rice in double container in warmer an reheating temp is 145f only, mgr explained to her and he put it in pot and took a temp 165f **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Server stand by rear door

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big pot on top of ice machine

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above food on storage shelf, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Mgr cutting onions, **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler,

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container is cracked for cooked chicken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug by window an prep sink

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container is dirty, employee placed it by triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of containers for chips is soiled

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.