Taquito Express

Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Large container of raw pooled eggs stored above portioned salsa in the small front cooler. CA: Foods shall be stored and separated based on the food item's minimum internal cook temperature to prevent cross contamination. Ready-to-eat foods shall be stored above raw animal products and raw animals products shall be stored so that food items with higher minimum internal cook temperatures are stored below foods with lower minimum internal cook temperatures COS PIC relocated the eggs to the bottom right side of the cooler.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED metal food pans stored stacked wet on the overhead dish rack. CA: 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted COS: pans separated and discusse dith PIC

Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: wall under the 3 compartment sink has black build-up. Coving near the 3 compartment sink is not in place. CA: (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Inspector notes: Observed a pan of raw beef stored on a shelf directly above a box of lettuce, a box of avocados, and a bin of salsa in ramekins, located in the Tall 2 Door Cooler (across from the 3-compartment sink). Observed a metal bowl of raw fish stored on a shelf directly above containers of queso, a box of tortillas and a jar of pickles, located in the Tall 1 Door Cooler (across from the 3-compartment sink). CA: Foods shall be stored and separated based on the food item's minimum internal cook temperature to prevent cross contamination. Ready-to-eat foods shall be stored above raw animal products and raw animals products shall be stored so that food items with higher minimum internal cook temperatures are stored below foods with lower minimum internal cook temperatures. COS: The PIC rearranged th...

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food items, including pico de gallo, sliced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, sour cream, and red salsa cold holding above 41F (see temperature log) inside the Prep Top Cooler. CA: TCS food shall cold hold at 41F or lower. The ambient temperature of the cooler was 55F. COS: The PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS food items from the cooler that had been stored in there for 4 hours or more, after we checked and confirmed they were holding above 41F. PIC placed items that had just been placed into the cooler into ice baths. Advised that the Prep Top Cooler can not be used to hold TCS foods until it is holding at 41F or lower (ideally 36F-38F).

Inspector notes: Observed multiple tall plastic containers of champurrado (dairy based dish) cooling using unapproved and ineffective methods. Observed 7 tall plastic containers of champurrado cooling in the Tall 2 Door Cooler with tight fitting lids and stacked on top of each other. PIC stated they had finished cooking around 1.5 hours ago. Observed the temperatures of the champurrado at 120F. CA: TCS foods shall be cooled using approved and effective methods, such as ice baths, in shallow containers (metal when possible), and left partially or fully uncovered to allow heat to escape. COS: PIC placed all containers into the walk in freezer, left partially uncovered and unstacked. There was not much progress on cooling after about 15 mins. Advised to pour champurrado into a shallow metal pan, leave unco...

Inspector notes: Observed multiple live cockroaches throughout the kitchen area. CA: Facility shall use approved methods to control pests. Observed recent pest control service report from Arrow dated 09/19/24.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food items, including cheese dip/queso, cheese-filled bread, and pooled eggs, cold holding above 41F (see temperature log) inside the Low 2 Door Cooler (with the mini flat-top on top). CA: TCS food shall cold hold at 41F or lower. The ambient temperature of the cooler was 52F. COS: The PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS food items from the cooler, after we checked and confirmed they were holding above 41F.

Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed a large metal pan inside the handwashing sink. CA: All handwashing sinks shall be unblocked and available to employees at all times. COS: PIC removed the metal pan from the handwashing sink.

Inspector notes: Observed several non-food contact surfaces unclean to sight and touch, including the area under the steam table and behind/around the microwave and mini flat-top grill. CA: All non-food contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch. COS: An employee began to clean these surfaces.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple live cockroaches throughout the kitchen area. The PIC stated they are working with Stark Pest Control, but was unable to provide a service report. CA: Facility shall use approved methods to control pests. Advised to email the most recent service report by 09/05/24.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dead cockroaches throughout the kitchen area. CA: Dead pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Advised to discard all dead pests and then to clean and sanitize the surfaces by 09/05/24.