El Tequila

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Inspections

1. Jun 2, 2026 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for salsa at room temperature. Salsa was being in parge pot at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Salsa was transferred to smaller metal pans & place in ice bath then transferred to cooler.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

2. Apr 28, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 4 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Fresh salsa in Criterion is cold held at 48°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Fresh salsa that was recently placed in cooler was moved to the back to cool and to use up older salsa.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Hot dogs, chicken tenders and diced ham in the left prep table, bins of pico and cooked meat in the walkin, and pastor in the Atosa are not provided with datemarks. Flan and lengua in the Atosa have exceded date mark.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. The flan and lengua was discarded.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener and it's holder are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Many foods in the Atosa cooler, left prep table, walkin, and walkin freezer were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination. All foods were covered during the inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop was improperly stored at the bottom of the ice machine bin.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at men's and women's bathroom handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Floors under equipment are soiled with dirt, grease and food residues in the kitchen and waitress areas..

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

3. May 9, 2024 Follow Up · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 7 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS SYMPTOMS

     Person in charge has not informed or required food employees to report symptoms of foodborne illness.

     Correction: Inform food employees of the requirements to report symptoms of foodborne illness to the person in charge.

     Code 2-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with backflow prevention at mop sink.

     Correction: Provide a backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Foods on racks in the walkin freezer and in the bottom of the left prep table were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in a chlorine sanitizing solution of 10ppm.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a chlorine sanitizing solution of 50 to 100ppm in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Remove masking tape from knife handles.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Kitchen floor is in poor condition. Coating is deteriorating and starting to pit.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

4. Mar 25, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 5 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS SYMPTOMS

     Person in charge has not informed or required food employees to report symptoms of foodborne illness.

     Correction: Inform food employees of the requirements to report symptoms of foodborne illness to the person in charge.

     Code 2-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with backflow prevention at mop sink.

     Correction: Provide a backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for pastor in Atosa. Pastor in the Atosa cooler was cooling in a deep covered metal pan.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Pastor was uncovered.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY

     Thermometer in True waitress cooler measuring ambient air is not accurate to ± 3°F.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

     Code 4-203.12

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Foods on racks in the walkin freezer and in the bottom of the left prep table were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoops are improperly stored laying in the ice bin with handles touching or buried in the ice.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in a chlorine sanitizing solution of 10ppm.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a chlorine sanitizing solution of 50 to 100ppm in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Remove masking tape from knife handles.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Kitchen floor is in poor condition. Coating is deteriorating and starting to pit.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11