Josephine's Home Of The Lemon Pepper Taco

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Inspections

1. Dec 16, 2025 Admin Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Multiple floor tiles observed to be missing on the floor where the back storage area meets the kitchen.

     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

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     Employee keys and phones observed on various prep surfaces throughout the kitchen.

     Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Items were removed from prep surfaces and places in separate area.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

2. Dec 5, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Sep 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority
   • Serious Priority

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE

     An unapproved vendor stated they are producing and bottling lemonade for wholesale distribution from the restaurant kitchen.

     Correction: The operator must immediately discontinue allowing outside vendors to use the licensed kitchen for unapproved food production. Only food prepared under the establishment’s approved license may be produced and sold. If the vendor wishes to operate legally, they must obtain the appropriate licensing/approval from the regulatory authority prior to production.

     Code 3-201.11 (A)

4. Sep 26, 2025 Re-inspection · 4 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     9/26/25- Cardboard observed to be re-used as shelf liners in standing victory cooler. 9/11/25-Disposable gloves observed being reused. -Cardboard observed to be re-used as shelf liners in standing victory cooler.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     9/11/25: Various non-food contact surfaces soiled: -Interior of two door Victory cooler soiled with food debris and other liquid accumulations. -Hood baffles soiled with grease accumulation. -Exterior of pieces of cooking equipment entombed with grease accumulation.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Multiple floor tiles observed to be missing on the floor where the back storage area meets the kitchen.

     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

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     Employee keys and phones observed on various prep surfaces throughout the kitchen.

     Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Items were removed from prep surfaces and places in separate area.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

5. Sep 11, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after handling phone and returning to food prep.

     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 Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Chicken in prep cooler is cold held at 49-53°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Chicken was discarded during inspection.

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

   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Date marking was not provided on sliced tomato, prepped cheese containers and prepared sauces in two door cooler.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for pulled chicken in prep cooler. Chicken was observed to be stored in deep pans and covered before fully cooling.

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

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     -Disposable gloves observed being reused. -Cardboard observed to be re-used as shelf liners in standing victory cooler.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Various non-food contact surfaces soiled: -Interior of two door Victory cooler soiled with food debris and other liquid accumulations. -Hood baffles soiled with grease accumulation. -Exterior of pieces of cooking equipment entombed with grease accumulation.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Multiple floor tiles observed to be missing on the floor where the back storage area meets the kitchen.

     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

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     Employee keys and phones observed on various prep surfaces throughout the kitchen.

     Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Items were removed from prep surfaces and places in separate area.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

6. Oct 30, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Ground beef holding on the stove top is hot held at 108°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: The ground beef was reheated to 177 F during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

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

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Action Taken: Test strips provided by sanitarian during inspection.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Boxes of Single-use condiment cups are being stored on the floor in the storage room.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Action Taken: The boxes were moved off the floor during inspection.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

7. Oct 31, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A quat 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

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)