Taco La Fiesta

Inspector notes: Observed a large pan with raw pastor meat with a date label of 10/23/25 being stored in a reach in cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Discarded. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days.

Inspector notes: Observed cook adding onions and cilantro to tacos with bare hands in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Tacos discarded, EH instructs cook to always wash hands and use gloves before touching ready to eat food. CA: Food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.

Inspector notes: Observed several food items (Salsa, several juice containers, pork meat in reach in coolers) being stored uncovered throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered items. CA: All food must be stored covered to protect from vertical contamination.

Inspector notes: Observed that the facility had a container with raw chicken stored above raw beef in a reach in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Management re arranged the chicken stored inside of the unit and placed it at the lowest level of the reach in cooler. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to properly store all raw animal foods in a way that cross contamination with cooked ready to eat foods is prevented.

Inspector notes: Observed a large container with green salsa being held past its discard date of 5/12/2025 in a reach in cooler by soda fountain, as well as a container with raw beef with a discard date of 5/12/2025 in a reach in cooler in the kitchen beside steam table at the time of this inspection. COS: Food discarded. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days .

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items (Chorizo, enchilada sauce, raw chicken, potato salad, birria) being stored without a date label in a reach in cooler in the kitchen area. COS: Discarded. CA: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

Inspector notes: Observed several old food splatters, and grease covering the top area inside microwave in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management cleaned microwave. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Inspector notes: Observed several food items being stored uncovered throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered items. CA: All food must be stored covered to protect from vertical contamination.

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered trash can in unisex bathroom at the time of this inspection. COS: Management installed trash can lid. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Inspector notes: Observed that reach in cooler in the soda fountain area was leaking water causing water accumulation in the floor of said area at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair to avoid contamination. Manager stated that reach in cooler will be replaced.

Inspector notes: Observed that handwashing sink did not have soap or paper towels in the kitchen area, also it was being used to store containers, an old faucet, and some soiled rags at the time of this inspection. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Inspector notes: Observed that soda nuzzles in soda fountain where severely degraded and had small pieces falling off of them when EHS inspected using an antiseptic wipe. COS: PIC removed degraded nuzzles. CA: Soda nuzzles shall be checked periodically to ensure physical integrity of nuzzles and avoid potential physical contaminants from falling in soda.

Inspector notes: Observed a plate and a metal food container being used as scoops and stored in direct contact with flour and rice respectively in the front food service area at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC Removed utensils. CA: Utensils shall be stored in a clean dry location, 6" above the floor where they are not exposed to splash or dust.

Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of water collected around chest freezers at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC mopped area. CA: Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair, maintained and cleaned as necessary to avoid potential contamination.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility outdoor storage unit housed a large containers of sugar and old flour with leaves and other contamination inside of it as well as 3 bags of spoiled potatoes. COS: Management discarded the contaminated/spoiled food items. CA: Management stated that they would rearrange the inside of the main kitchen and store all food items inside if the facility to be observed more frequently and easier.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was storing clean pots & pans on shelves that displayed significant buildup on them. COS: Management removed the equipment and cleaned and sanitized the surfaces and then cleaned and sanitized the equipment. CA: Management stated that all clean equipment will be stored on clean surfaces when not in use.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the recently repaired and in use prep top cooler in the front food service dining room had broken hinges on the front doors of the cooler. CA: Management stated that they will have the hinges on the door repaired and has spoken with a repair technician.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has significant old food and debris buildup located behind coolers and in dark corners of the facility. CA: Management stated that staff will begin moving and cleaning behind equipment such as coolers and freezers.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has a front door with significant gaps along the side of the door frame and bottom of the door. CA: Management stated that they are working to have the door properly sealed from outside elements or replaced entirely.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had two containers of raw chicken stored inside of a reach in cooler above completely cooked and cooled beef products. COS: Management re arranged the chicken stored inside of the unit and placed it at the lowest level of the reach in cooler below cooked meats. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to properly store all raw animal foods in a way that cross contamination with cooked ready to eat foods is prevented. Management will train staff to follow the "swim, walk, fly" principle where raw seafood is stored at the top level, raw pork/beef products in the middle range and all raw chicken products at the bottom, "ready to eat" or fully cooked meats will always be stored at the highest levels.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility prep top cooler located next to the grill was holding multiple tcs food items (raw meats) at temps between 59-65 deg f with an ambient temp of 64. COS: Management discarded all tcs food items from inside of the unit. CA: Management stated that the machine was not plugged back in from a previous cleaning and plugged the unit back into the power source. Glynn EH instructed management not to use the equipment until we have verified that the unit can properly hold tcs food items at 41 deg f or below.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility microwave displayed significant old food buildup inside of the unit. CA: Glynn EH instructed management to not use the equipment until it has been cleaned and sanitized.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple large containers of cooked meats and salsa's that displayed no verifiable date markings. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to properly label all tcs food items with a 7 day discard date from the day of preparation.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was not using a chemical sanitizer in sanitizer buckets. COS: Management created bleach/water sanitizer buckets for the staff to use. CA: Management stated that they will train staff to have an appropriate strength sanitizer solution available before they begin food prep and will change it out to

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was storing salt and pepper on the dining room tables in containers with severely rusted metal lids. COS: Glynn EH instructed management to remove the containers from use and provide guest with salt and pepper when asked. CA: Management stated that they would acquire non metal serving containers for future use.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was still displaying the most recent "permitting inspection" and also had a childrens toy covering the score of that inspection. CA: Glynn EH instructed management to display the most recent routine inspection score at all times for public viewing.

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has a front door with significant gaps along the side of the door frame and bottom of the door. CA: Management stated that the door will be properly sealed from outside elements or replaced entirely.