Julia's Taqueria

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks without the lids stored on prep surfaces throughout the main kitchen. C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: drinks discarded; discussed designated areas for eating and drinking

Inspector notes: Observed heavy black build-up on the interior chute of the ice machine located in the main kitchen. C/A: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: ice machine turned off, ice discarded, machine washed with soap/water and a chlorine solution (50ppm) and allowed to air dry COS: ice discarded, and ice machine cleaned to sign and touch

Inspector notes: Observed dishes being actively washed in the dish machine located in the main kitchen with a sanitizer solution of 0ppm C/A: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: for chlorine 50-100ppm NOTE: PIC stated they have called a technician for service, but the technician has not come out to service machine yet.

Inspector notes: Observed two large pots of tripe on a cart located in the main kitchen thawing in stagnant water. Observed tribe in the 3-compartment sink (middle compartment thawing submerged in running water observed at 112F. Observed tripe thawing in the right compartment of the 3-compartment sink thawing in stagnant water. C/A: time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of...

Inspector notes: Observed a pot of tamales that were hot holding wrapped in a wiping cloths. C/A: Linens, such as cloth napkins, may not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and the linens and napkins are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer. COS: tamales discarded