La Vaca Margarita Bar: health inspection history

Sep 29, 2026 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 15, 2026 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

May 14, 2025 Complaint

• 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON THE HALL COOLER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAPS AT THE TOP/SIDE/BOTTOM OF DOOR AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS-RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING FOR THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND STORE STOCK ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF STALLS WITH NO LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: BROKEN/DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. -PITTED FLOOR INSIDE OF REAR WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR/FLOOR TILES TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED, STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS, WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: GRAFFITI ON THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

May 13, 2025 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 24, 2025 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 4, 2025 Complaint

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TWO WEST SIDE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR EACH TOILET ROOM.

Jan 17, 2025 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 2, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES. 6-201.13 OBSERVED NO COVING ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK / DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE AREA BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL TIGHT FITTING.

Jun 21, 2024 Complaint

• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE REACH-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.…
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SLIDING FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE SCREENING TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENS OR MAINTAIN WINDOWS CLOSED.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN AND INSIDE THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 OBSERVED NO COVING ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK / DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE AREA BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL TIGHT FITTING.

May 22, 2024 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 27, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 OBSERVED A CRACKED TOILET BOWL COVER IN THE FAR LEFT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.

Feb 20, 2024 Complaint

• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: 3-603.11 OBSERVED AN ADDED BRUNCH MENU WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SUNNY SIDE (FRIED) EGG ITEMS (DESAYUNO VACA AND CHILAQUILES VACA) AND AN ASTREIK MISSING ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER THAT IS ALREADY PRINTED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES BY MARKING SAID ITEMS WITH AN ASTREIK AND PROVIDE AN ASTREIK NEXT TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON…
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 OBSERVED A CRACKED TOILET BOWL COVER IN THE FAR LEFT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.

Oct 30, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 FOUND 1/8 INCH GAP LOCATED AT ALL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ON RIGHT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-201.11 FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER LOCATED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN CLOSEST TO 18TH STREET NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11 FOUND BUILT IN TILE TABLE IN REAR PREP BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11FOUND FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Oct 23, 2023 Complaint

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED CEVICHE ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: FOUND APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN: MENS TOILET ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: FOUND 1/8 INCH GAP LOCATED AT ALL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ON RIGHT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER LOCATED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN CLOSEST TO 18TH STREET NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND BUILT IN TILE TABLE IN REAR PREP BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Oct 20, 2023 Complaint

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 15, 2023 Complaint

No violations listed in this record.

Nov 7, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE CIP EQUIPMENT IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZE IS NEEDED FOR THE MARAGARITA MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING BY COVING THE WALL.

Nov 3, 2022 Complaint

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 48F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS…
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 5 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS LOCATED ON A LID ON THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES ON THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED…
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE CIP EQUIPMENT IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZE IS NEEDED FOR THE MARAGARITA MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
• 50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON SITE RANGING FROM 88F-94F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 110F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT LEAST 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE HOT WATER HEATER AND BY THE END OF THE…
• 52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: 5-402.13 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN DUE TO FLOOR DRAIN BACKED UP ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROPERLY DRAIN ALL WASTE WATER AND NEVER ALLOW FLOOR DRAINS TO BACK UP ONTO THE FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING BY COVING THE WALL.

Oct 31, 2022 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jun 27, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Jun 6, 2022 Complaint

• 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
• 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; ABOUT 15 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 51.9F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 48F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 70F, AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF FLAUTAS AT 71F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD…
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, TURNED OFF AND NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 75F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINE/SILVERWARE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.