Cocina On The Square

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 2, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Feb 6, 2025 Routine · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Deli hot-hold case and walk-in cooler are missing thermometers for temperature monitoring.

     Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Walk-in cooler racks have build-up of food residue. Walk-in cooler floor has areas with food and other debris. Surface above doorway of walk-in cooler has slight mold formations due to incomplete door seal which allows moisture transmission. Reach-in cooler handles have food residue.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

3. May 17, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Kitchen staff member observed handling waste can, then retrieving ham from reach-in cooler, using deli slicer to slice the ham, then proceeding to food prep table to place sliced ham on a pizza without changing gloves or washing hands.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw shell eggs observed to be stored in reach-in cooler above containers of mustard and chipotle sauce.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Date marking observed to be absent on a variety of stored foods including red and green salsa, cheese sauce, ranch dressing, a pan of tacos, a bowl of cooked shrimp, pans of raw ground beef and chicken, cooked chicken breast, mixed fruits, and mixed vegetables.

     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.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     A number of food contact surfaces were found to be insanitary, including: counter-mount can opener with food residue build-up, metal pans and lids with dried food debris, and a plastic bucket strainer with significant residue build-up.

     Correction: Increase monitoring and frequency of cleaning of these items.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Walk-in cooler and counter hot-holding case lack an ambient temperature thermometer.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Numerous non-food contact surfaces observed to be soiled, including: bottoms of homestyle refrigerator and freezer with dried food debris and residue, small amount of mold/mildew on walk-in cooler ceiling and upper door frame, walk-in cooler fan guards with accumulations of dust and debris, walk-in cooler wire racks with residue build-up, clean wares rack with residue build-up, and bin for lid storage with dried food debris at bottom.

     Correction: Increase monitoring and frequency of cleaning of these items and areas.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

4. May 22, 2023 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     The walk-in cooler is missing a thermometer.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed thermometer.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     The retail food establishment license/permit was not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post the retail food establishment license/permit in a location viewable to your customers.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)