El Tequila Salsa

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Inspections

1. May 26, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Salsa in on ice was observed cold held at 53.7°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WHERE TO WASH

     The employee assigned to dishwashing was observed washing their hands in the pre-rinse sink and not the handwashing sink.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.

     Code 2-301.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Ice machine is due for cleaning.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

2. Apr 7, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after loading dirty dishware into the dishwasher, before unloading clean dishware.

     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

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The bar dishwasher is dispensing sanitizer at less than 50 PPM chlorine.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Remove faucet valve for filling water pitchers at the bar handwashing sink.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoops, used for portioning dry ingredients like beans and rice, were observed with the handle of the scoop making contact with the food.

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     Dorm style cooler at the bar is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

     Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

     Code 4-205.11

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     To-go containers, contained by plastic bag packaging, were observed stored on the floor next to the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink at the bar is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated. Install large paddle type faucet valve handles.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Install a mop handle hanger so mops can drip dry after use.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

3. Mar 12, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Soda machine is equipped with an air-break instead of a full air-gap for prevention of backflow contamination.

     Correction: Provide an air-gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Significant number of wares such as hotel pans of varying size contain food debris and residue that failed to be removed during the washing process.

     Correction: Monitor the warewashing process and ensure that food matter is being completely removed. Adjust process as necessary.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Proper hand drying method not provided for kitchen handwash sink.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee observed working in food preparation area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice machine scoop found stored on top of machine in contact with standing water.

     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

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Cleaned wares such as hotel pans and mixing bowls found stacked together while still wet. Ice machine scoop stored in a nonself-draining fashion.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Women's restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     Exterior door at back of storage room has gap of approximately 2 cm sq. at the bottom latch side edge that may fail to prevent entrance of pests.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)